What Does It Mean That Martech Is Becoming Infrastructure for AI Agents Instead of Apps for Marketers?

It means the value of a marketing platform is shifting from its human interface to its machine readability: whether an AI agent can reach the right data, content, and actions at the right moment. That’s why infrastructure categories like content management systems, ecommerce platforms, and data integration grew in 2026 while standalone point tools contracted. Your systems increasingly serve two audiences, people and AI agents, and the second one is growing faster.