McKinsey Report Shows Productivity Decline in 30% of Companies Using Agentic AI

The McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2026 report found that productivity declined in 30% of companies after adopting agentic AI tools. A 180% rise in coding activity yielded only a 30% increase in releases, and 46% of developers do not trust AI accuracy.

• In 30% of companies, productivity fell after adopting agentic AI
• Coding activity rose 180%, but releases increased only 30%
• 46% of developers distrust AI accuracy; 33% trust it, 3% strongly
• Investment in agentic development rose to $61 billion in H1 2026