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- 1Shopify Opens All Storefronts to AI Agents With WebMCP▼Shopify Opens Every Storefront to AI Agents With New WebMCP Tools
Shopify has launched new WebMCP tools that open every storefront on its platform to AI agents, allowing automated assistants to browse, interact with, and transact on merchant sites. The move positions the e-commerce company for a shift toward agent-driven shopping, where AI systems rather than human browsers handle product discovery and purchasing. The announcement is drawing attention across the startup and e-commerce world.
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The UK is increasingly being used as a testing ground for delivery robots, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. Sidewalk delivery robots are operating in British towns and cities as companies trial autonomous last-mile delivery services. Observers say the country's regulatory environment and urban conditions have made it an attractive place for robotics firms to experiment with new delivery technology.