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Google Defends AI Shopping Protocol After Consumer Group Raises Pricing Concerns

Google has pushed back against criticism of its newly announced Universal Commerce Protocol, following claims from consumer advocates that the AI-powered shopping framework could enable personalized price manipulation. Lindsay Owens, Executive Director of the

15 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

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Google Defends AI Shopping Protocol After Consumer Group Raises Pricing Concerns

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