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Episode 286 - Understanding Trust in the Modern Agentic and Digital Economy, with Jenny Hadlow and Rory O'Neill, Checkout.com

In this episode, Chris Uriarte welcomes Jenny Hadlow, COO, and Rory O’Neill, CMO, from Checkout.com to discuss the findings from their recent report “Trust in the Digital Economy 2025” and explore the interesting dimensions of trust that merchants, consumers, and service providers need to be aware of in today's ever changing digital (and agentic) economy.
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Payments News

Google Makes Etsy and Wayfair Items Shoppable Within Agentic AI Search

Retail Brew

“Google is rolling out its new set of agentic AI tools, launched just last month, to third-party e-commerce platforms. Its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) will now let people buy items from online marketplaces Etsy and Wayfair without ever leaving Google. US shoppers can buy items available on Etsy and Wayfair when they search within AI […]

Uber Eats Layers Agentic AI Into Grocery Shopping

EMARKETER

“Uber Eats is boosting its grocery delivery push with an AI assistant. The feature, called Cart Assistant, helps customers build a shopping cart using text or images, such as a handwritten grocery list or screenshot of recipe ingredients. It can automatically consider product availability and offer store-level details like prices and applicable promotions. Zooming out: […]

In a Blow to the Banks, Pioneering Swipe Fee Law Survives First Legal Challenge

Capitol News Illinois

“A federal judge has upheld a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that protects consumers and retailers from paying so-called credit card “swipe fees” on taxes and tips. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act was passed in late 2024 and immediately challenged by banks and credit unions. Illinois Bankers Association and Illinois Credit Union League announced after the ruling […]

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