Evidence-backed signal

AP2 specifies cryptographically signed mandates linking user intent and agent-mediated payment actions. Protocol support does not confer bank permissions or prove broad live transaction adoption.

supported inference 90% confidence increasing

Downward provenance

event

AP2 agent payment protocol is announced

Tue Sep 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
96% confidence
artifact

AP2 agent payment protocol is announced

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original source

AP2 agent payment protocol is announced

Google Cloud
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