A consumer economics watchdog says Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this. Image: Frugal Flyer / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
Introduction A major consumer watchdog has ignited a firestorm by accusing Google of building a new AI-powered shopping system that could secretly drive up prices for everyday buyers. The explosive claim, centered on the tech giant’s ‘Universal Commerce Protocol,’ has been met with a swift and forceful denial from Google, setting the stage for a…
Introduction As artificial intelligence prepares to become your personal shopper, a critical debate has erupted over who it truly serves. A prominent consumer watchdog has launched a stark warning against Google’s ambitious new AI-powered shopping framework, alleging it could systematically inflate prices for unsuspecting buyers. Google, however, has issued a firm and public rebuttal, setting…
Introduction A major consumer watchdog has fired a warning shot across the bow of Big Tech, alleging that Google’s ambitious new AI shopping framework could systematically disadvantage consumers. The tech behemoth, however, has issued a swift and firm rebuttal, setting the stage for a critical debate over the future of automated commerce and who truly…
