# 2026-01-12

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Podcast: [news.onomniver.se - AI Agents News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-agents-news)
Published: 2026-01-12T01:05:07+00:00
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## Resource

Google and Salesforce are racing to dominate the agentic commerce market through new protocols and personalized shopping tools. This shift toward AI-driven retail could expand the commerce market to $3.5 trillion by 2030.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) uses open standards to connect AI agents with retailers
- Market potential: Agentic commerce is projected to reach a $3.5 trillion valuation by 2030
- Practical takeaway: Salesforce's Agent Force Commerce platform introduces multi-channel AI tools like two-way email and SMS
- Failure mode: Low consumer trust remains a hurdle, with only 46% of shoppers currently trusting AI recommendations
- Critical challenge: OpenAI is emphasizing strict data sanitization protocols to maintain privacy during AI development

## Topics

Agentic Commerce, Google UCP, Salesforce Agent Force, AI Retail, Data Privacy, OpenAI, Predictive Shopping, Artificial Intelligence

## Chapters
- 0:00 — The Future of AI Shopping: An introduction to the competitive landscape between Google and Salesforce in the retail sector.
- 0:20 — Google's Universal Commerce Protocol: Details on Google's UCP and its use of open standards to streamline agent-retailer interactions.
- 0:50 — The $3.5 Trillion Opportunity: Analyzing the economic impact of agentic commerce and the challenge of consumer skepticism.
- 1:00 — Salesforce Agent Force Commerce: An overview of Salesforce's new tools for personalized, multi-channel shopping experiences.
- 1:40 — Data Privacy in AI Development: Examining OpenAI's approach to managing confidential information and building user trust.
- 2:00 — The Era of Agentic Commerce: Concluding thoughts on the increasing role of AI agents in personalized global trade.

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