Topic: agent payments

Google's New Protocol Secures AI Agent Deals, Backed by 60 Firms

September 17, 2025

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Google's New Protocol Secures AI Agent Deals, Backed by 60 Firms

Google has launched the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open standard backed by over 60 companies to ensure secure and reliable AI-driven transactions. AP2 uses cryptographically signed Mandates to authorize purchases with user consent, supporting various payment methods and ensuring accountabi...

Google Unveils New Protocol for Agent-Driven Purchases

Google has launched the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open framework enabling AI agents to make purchases on behalf of users, supported by over 60 major merchants and financial institutions. The protocol requires AI agents to obtain two approvals—an "intent mandate" for searching and negotiat...

Google and PayPal Partner to Revolutionize Agentic Commerce

Google and PayPal have formed a multi-year partnership to integrate AI with payment infrastructure, aiming to develop advanced shopping experiences and promote the Agent Payments Protocol for AI-driven transactions. The collaboration involves Google providing AI technology and PayPal contributing...