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Jun 16, 2026 · Industry Insights

AI Agents Need More Than Models: The Digital Infrastructure Gap

This article argues that successful AI agent deployment depends not on model size but on coordinated digital infrastructure—network, compute, edge, data, and security—citing China's 2026-2028 policy, agent capabilities (context, tools, integration, auditability), dynamic compute placement, data governance, and three maturity criteria: stability, process integration, and compliance.