Overview
- U.S. users get conversational shopping in AI Mode and new shoppable responses in the Gemini app, drawing on Google’s Shopping Graph of over 50 billion product listings.
- Agentic checkout allows Google to complete purchases via Google Pay once a tracked item hits a user‑set price, with confirmation required; early partners include Wayfair, Chewy, Quince and select Shopify merchants.
- “Let Google Call” uses Duplex to phone local stores for stock, pricing and promotions in categories like toys, health and beauty, and electronics, with AI disclosure and retailer opt‑out options.
- AI Mode shopping results will include sponsored listings, while Gemini’s shopping experience launches without ads.
- The launch lands as tech rivals race to capture AI‑driven commerce, following recent ChatGPT integrations with Etsy and Walmart and new agent rails from payments firms.