The 2026 State of AI Agents Report

Over the past several months, AI agents have moved from experimental technology to infrastructure that enterprises use in production. Unlike traditional software that waits for human input, agents reason through problems, make decisions, and take action autonomously—handling everything from multi-step coding workflows to cross-functional business processes.

In partnership with research firm Material, we surveyed over 500 technical leaders in the United States across company sizes and industries to understand how organizations are using agents today and where they see opportunity in 2026. What emerged is a clear picture of technology in transition: from task automation to strategic impact, from single-function pilots to cross-functional deployment, and from incremental efficiency to fundamental shifts in how work gets done.