# Agentic AI hype races ahead as enterprises remain stuck in pilot mode

> Source: <https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/06/05/agentic-ai-hype-races-ahead-as-enterprises-remain-stuck-in-pilot-mode/5251711>
> Published: 2026-06-05 14:29:00+00:00

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