Agentic AI Transforms Sales Autonomy and Efficiency

A University of Mississippi-led study published in January 2026 in the Journal of Business Research warns that agentic AI systems are transforming sales by autonomously identifying leads, initiating outreach, scheduling meetings, and managing deals. The paper and industry cases cite market growth from $7.6 billion in 2025 to $139 billion by 2033, suggesting early adopters gain efficiency while organizations must implement governance and oversight.