OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Stripe, and Shopify co-developed the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to govern agent-to-retailer communication.

The entities involved

• OpenAI →

  American artificial intelligence research organization

  • Broadcom is lining up $50 billion in financing for OpenAI's growth while central banks track rate hike expectations amid Iran conflict.22:17
  • AI revenue performance is impacting major tech stocks, with OpenAI's revenue run rate being reported.22:09
• Anthropic →

  American artificial intelligence corporation

  • Heller was arrested in Florida under state law following a Supreme Court decision, after using an Anthropic chatbot to vent threats that escalated risk to the FBI.20:59
  • Anthropic's CEO calls for a slower pace of AI development as Congress weighs regulation bills and Trump dismisses safety warnings.20:52
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google, Amazon, and PayPal are cited for their market dominance, while Democratic control of Congress lowers spending cut risks.22:02
  • WalletHub is tracking consumer trust levels specifically related to Google.21:18
• Stripe →

  Irish-American payment technology company

  • TikTok unveiled new agentic commerce features, built with payment partners like Stripe, at Advertising Week in New York.02:31

Related events

• Visa and Shopify now facilitate autonomous consumer transactions.Sep 10
• OpenAI, Visa, and American Express are developing agentic commerce solutions and competing for market share.Sep 26
• Anthropic, Shopify, and Mastercard are collaborating on agent development in the broader e-commerce market.Sep 4
• OpenAI and Stripe are co-developing an Agentic Commerce Protocol, with Brian Nowak providing expert commentary on AI adoption trends.Sep 3
• Microsoft and Apple are partnering with OpenAI and Visa to build agentic commerce rails using layered AI platforms.Sep 9