Ant International recently announced a major partnership with Google. They will help launch the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for agentic commerce. This new open standard allows AI agents to handle the entire shopping journey. It works across discovery, buying, and post-purchase support. The collaboration focuses on streamlining transactions for millions of global merchants. It marks a significant shift in how AI assistants interact with shoppers. Both firms want to create a more seamless digital environment.
The partnership utilizes Google’s Gemini app and AI-driven search tools. Ant International wants to empower merchants with better control over AI engagement. These tools help brands define how AI agents represent their loyalty programs. Also, the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) sets up a universal language for all systems. This ensures that buyers and sellers experience a more unified experience. Ant International uses its vast knowledge in Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) and connections with popular digital wallets to create agentic payment solutions based on APMs. With Antom EasySafePay, consumers can now enjoy the entire shopping process within their AI experience.
Advancing Agentic Commerce with Secure AI
Trust is a key goal for this new initiative. Ant International manages several major digital payment brands worldwide. They see agentic commerce as the future of retail. Consequently, the company is investing in traceable and verifiable transaction protocols. They believe that Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) will bridge current technology gaps.
Security remains a top priority for these technology giants. They plan to use Multi-Party Computation (MCP) to mitigate fraud. That will ensure AI-delegated purchases remain safe and reliable, as well as meet the growing demand for frictionless checkout. Today’s consumers expect to pay instantly within their AI chat interfaces.
“Ant International is thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Google and support the Agentic Commerce ecosystem. By leveraging our leading payment capabilities, Ant International is creating unique agentic commerce solutions for merchants by delivering merchant-friendly, seamless user experience and end-to-end trust, ultimately driving business growth,” said Jiang-Ming Yang, Chief Innovation Officer at Ant International.
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