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What is Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)?

Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) creates a standardized language for AI agents to execute frictionless transactions, forcing retailers to choose between losing brand control to…
Manuel Baudisch February 4, 2026
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Beyond blue links: Navigating ad placements in Google’s AI Mode & AI Overviews

Back in May 2023, Google teased new AI-powered search features that will eventually open up a new horizon of fresh ad inventory. Fast-forward to today,…
Mike Ryan October 22, 2025

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