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Cover of the May 2026 6igma Industry Highlights report

AI Agent Economy: Hype vs Real Revenue

From copilots to economic infrastructure. Utility first. Revenue next.

Foreword

  • AI adoption is accelerating, but durable monetization remains selective
  • Early productivity gains are flowing mainly to users through time savings and expanded capability
  • Enterprise budgets are paying for measurable ROI, not novelty
  • Value may concentrate in workflow-native platforms with recurring usage and strong margins

From copilots to economic infrastructure. Utility first. Revenue next.

First page of the report: AI Agent Economy: Hype vs Real Revenue

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