Runtime Control, Agents & Execution

The Architecture Everyone Missed — And Why AI Agents Are Collapsing in 2026

The new 2026 State of AI Agents Report just dropped, and the industry is celebrating like it’s a roadmap. It’s not. But it surely points to some interesting findings.

Chris Ciappa· December 9, 2025· 7 min read

The Architecture Everyone Missed — And Why AI Agents Are Collapsing in 2026

The new 2026 State of AI Agents Report just dropped, and the industry is celebrating like it’s a roadmap. It’s not. But it surely points to some interesting findings.

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