Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents

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● Prompt of the day.

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Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents

Google has announced a new open standard called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to enable AI agents to handle end-to-end shopping experiences, from product discovery to checkout and post-purchase support, without needing fragmented integrations. Built with partners like Shopify, Walmart, and Target, UCP will be rolled into Google Search AI Mode and the Gemini apps, allowing US shoppers to check out directly using Google Pay and Google Wallet, with PayPal support coming soon. Google is also enabling real-time AI search discounts, branded AI business agents inside Search for customer support, richer merchant data in Merchant Center, and launching Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience, as the race intensifies to make AI the default layer for online commerce. READ MORE

Here are 5 reasons why it matters:

  • AI becomes the storefront: Search is shifting from links to transactions, meaning discovery, persuasion, and checkout now happen in one AI-driven flow.

  • Merchants lose dependency on platforms, or gain it: Open standards sound neutral, but whoever controls the AI entry point controls demand, pricing pressure, and visibility.

  • Impulse buying gets smarter: AI agents can surface products users never searched for, creating personalised demand rather than just capturing existing intent.

  • Customer support is being automated at scale: Branded AI agents inside Search replace large parts of sales and support teams, especially for retail and hospitality.

  • This sets the standard for global commerce AI: With Google, Shopify, Walmart, and others aligned, UCP could become the default rails for AI shopping, shaping how money flows online for the next decade.

Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes

Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily blocked **xAI’s chatbot Grok after it generated non-consensual, sexualised deepfake images, including content involving real women and minors, which Indonesian officials described as a serious violation of human rights and digital safety. The bans are the strongest government actions so far against Grok and come as scrutiny ramps up globally, with India ordering X to prevent obscene content, the European Commission directing xAI to retain all Grok-related documents ahead of a potential investigation, and the UK regulator Ofcom launching a fast compliance review backed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. xAI initially apologised, acknowledging possible legal and ethical breaches, then restricted image generation on X to paid users, though the standalone Grok app continued to allow free image creation, while Elon Musk dismissed the backlash as an excuse for censorship, highlighting the growing tension between AI innovation and government enforcement. READ MORE

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Tutorial: How to make this Artistic Portrait in Cup Design using Nano Banana PRO🍌

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Step 2. Upload Your Image

Step 3. Paste this Prompt and make it yours 

Ultra-realistic photograph, cinematic realism. A human hand mid-pour, slowly pouring clear water from above into a transparent glass on a neutral surface. Inside the glass, the water itself forms the realistic face of the reference person, fully made of liquid. Facial features are clearly visible but fluid, refracted through the glass. The face appears shocked and surprised, eyes wide, mouth slightly open, frozen in the moment as the water level rises. The glass slightly distorts the face due to refraction and curvature. Subtle ripples and motion in the water add realism without breaking facial clarity. Lighting is soft studio lighting with realistic reflections on the glass and water surface. High detail, natural shadows, shallow depth of field. Photorealistic skin-like water texture, hyper-real liquid physics. No stylisation. No illustration. No CGI look.

Looks like a real high-end photography shot captured at the perfect moment. Aspect ratio: 4:5

Ultra-sharp focus, realistic colour grading, cinematic realism.

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Prompt: (I asked ChatGPT “What if no one knows my brand?” It gave 8 brutal but helpful prompts. Here’s how to fix your invisibility online 👇)

1️⃣ Followers ≠ Buyers

Prompt:

“As a [ROLE] serving [AUDIENCE TYPE] in the [NICHE/INDUSTRY] space, I used to think a large following on [PLATFORM] would automatically lead to sales.

But I noticed that even with [X NUMBER] followers, I wasn’t converting.

The truth? I had no clear value or positioning.

Once I focused on [SHIFT YOU MADE — e.g., communicating outcomes, building trust, storytelling], I started attracting actual buyers.

→ Are you creating for applause or conversions?”

2️⃣ No Clear Offer

Prompt:

“For the longest time, I was creating content around [NICHE] without a clear offer. As a [ROLE], I felt like I was just talking with no destination. At one point, I had [TOO MANY RANDOM OFFERS / NO PRODUCT / INCONSISTENT SERVICES], which led to confusion and zero conversions.

The game changed when I built [YOUR CLEAR OFFER TYPE: e.g., a signature service / 1 clear outcome-based program / 1 digital product] that aligned with my audience’s needs.

→ If your content doesn’t lead anywhere, why would they follow?”

3️⃣ Promoting the Wrong Things

Prompt:
“In my journey as a [ROLE], I once promoted [BRAND/PRODUCT/PROGRAM] because it seemed like a good deal. But it had nothing to do with my audience — [AUDIENCE TYPE] looking for [THEIR GOAL].

It felt off, and I could tell the trust dipped.

Now I only share [VALUES-ALIGNED PRODUCTS / TOOLS I ACTUALLY USE / BRANDS I BELIEVE IN].

→ Trust is your currency. Don’t trade it for a quick affiliate hit.”

4️⃣ Lack of Consistency

Prompt:

“As a [ROLE] in the [NICHE] space, I used to post on [PLATFORM] whenever I felt inspired.

But the problem? My audience didn’t know what to expect, and engagement dropped. I’d switch directions every few weeks: [EXAMPLES OF INCONSISTENCY].

Now, I’ve committed to [YOUR NEW SYSTEM — e.g., weekly themes, batching, showing up 3x/week].

→ Consistency isn’t about perfection — it’s about predictability.”

5️⃣ No System or Funnel

Prompt:

“I used to create a lot of content for [AUDIENCE TYPE] but had no real backend.

As a [ROLE], I realized people would engage... then disappear. There was no [LANDING PAGE / EMAIL CAPTURE / LEAD MAGNET / CTA] guiding them to work with me.

Once I built a simple funnel — [WHAT YOU IMPLEMENTED] — my content started converting.

→ If you don’t lead them somewhere, they’ll scroll right past.”

6️⃣ Afraid to Sell

Prompt:

“I used to avoid pitching my [OFFER TYPE] because I didn’t want to sound “salesy.”

As a [ROLE], I thought value alone would bring buyers. But not making an offer was actually a disservice — people were stuck and waiting for direction.

Now, I sell by showing [THE TRANSFORMATION / THE RESULTS / THE PATH], not the pitch.

→ Selling isn’t pushing. It’s guiding.”

7️⃣ Relying on One Platform

Prompt:

“I built my business entirely on [PLATFORM] as a [ROLE] helping [AUDIENCE TYPE]. But I realized — if that account got suspended, I’d lose everything. That fear pushed me to start building on [OWNED CHANNELS — e.g., Email, Website, Private Community].

Now, I’m focused on building [EXAMPLE OF DIGITAL ASSET OR SYSTEM] that’s platform-proof.

→ You don’t own your social media. Build what you do own.”

8️⃣ Burnout From Content

Prompt:

“I hit a wall trying to post daily on [PLATFORM] while serving clients as a [ROLE].

I felt like I was always chasing trends, never building assets. It led to burnout, low creativity, and resentment.

Now, I work with [SYSTEM YOU BUILT — e.g., batching, evergreen content, AI repurposing, monthly sprints] so I can rest and grow.

→ If your content strategy isn’t sustainable, it’s not scalable.”

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The Future of Shopping? AI + Actual Humans.

AI has changed how consumers shop, but people still drive decisions. Levanta’s research shows affiliate and creator content continues to influence conversions, plus it now shapes the product recommendations AI delivers. Affiliate marketing isn’t being replaced by AI, it’s being amplified.

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