How Startups Are Investing in Custom AI Agents in 2026
In 2026, “custom AI agents” autonomous, goal-oriented systems that can plan, act, and integrate with external tools have moved from research demos and marketing buzz into the practical toolkit of startups. Founders aren’t just experimenting with chatbots anymore; they’re building custom agents tailored to narrow business problems: automating workflows, negotiating with APIs, triaging customer issues,…
