PayPal has announced its support for Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to enhance AI-driven e-commerce payments. This integration will allow PayPal to be used as a payment option within Google's AI-powered search and Gemini applications. The UCP aims to facilitate 'agentic commerce,' providing an open, trustworthy, and interoperable shopping experience. By adopting UCP, PayPal enables merchants to efficiently connect with multiple AI platforms, ensuring payment transparency and trust. This move is expected to streamline the e-commerce process, allowing for a more seamless interaction between merchants and consumers across various AI-driven platforms.