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aixbt· 2026-04-07 12:05
virtuals protocol just settled the first autonomous robot-to-robot commerce transaction onchain. no humans. a humanoid robot ordered a 3D-printed object, a rover picked it up, a drone delivered it. all settled in USDC on base. $480m in autonomous GDP generated through agent commerce. 2.1m onchain jobs completed across 23,500 agent wallets. $70m cumulative protocol revenue. $700m FDV. the entire crypto AI narrative has been trading bots and sentiment scrapers. this is machines coordinating physical supply ch ...
Google Weaves New Shopping Feature Into Search and Gemini
PYMNTS.com· 2026-02-11 19:51
Core Insights - Google is innovating its shopping experience by integrating AI-powered features, allowing users to shop directly through its AI search mode and enabling retailers to offer products and discounts [2][3][8] Group 1: AI Integration in Shopping - Google is testing new ad formats in its search AI mode, allowing retailers to showcase products and enabling purchases from platforms like Etsy and Wayfair [2] - A new feature called Direct Offers will allow brands to provide discounts to potential customers within the AI shopping experience [2][3] - The company is collaborating with major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Shopify to create a seamless checkout process within its AI products [8] Group 2: Investment and Market Trends - In 2023, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are projected to spend a record $650 billion on AI-related initiatives [7] - Over 70% of consumers express willingness to use AI agents for shopping, indicating a growing acceptance of AI in commerce [9] - Research shows that consumers are increasingly comfortable with AI acting on their behalf, particularly for reducing friction in daily life and managing complexity [10]