The contest over the future of online shopping is intensifying, as tech giants Google , Amazon , and OpenAI roll out advanced AI agents designed to handle everything from product discovery to checkout.
By automating and personalizing the purchase journey, these companies are shaping the next era of e-commerce, with billions in future revenue at stake. AI Agents Now Influence 22% of All Holiday Online Sales According to Salesforce , AI and online agents will be involved in an estimated $73 billion in global online
sales for Cyber Week alone, accounting for 22% of all orders placed from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday in 2025. Online traffic from AI assistants surged 119% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, highlighting rapid adoption.
AI-generated shopping traffic converts at a rate 700% higher than social media traffic , driving new revenue at an unprecedented pace. 87% of U.S. shoppers using AI assistants in August 2025 said they're confident in AI-driven recommendations , up from 45% in May.
Google’s Gemini and "Let Google Call" Redefine Search and Checkout Google has implemented advanced AI shopping features across Search and the Gemini app, processing over one billion shopping-related searches daily .
With its “ Let Google Call ” tool, Google’s AI agent can contact local stores to confirm stock, inquire about promotions, and even place orders on a user’s behalf when a specific price threshold is met…
