Fresh off the studio, Jay Jenkins, CTO of Cloud Computing in Akamai, dives deep into the transformative potential of edge AI in a dynamic conversation on Akamai's latest technological advancements. Discussing the company's strategic edge computing platform, Gecko, Jenkins describes how it is redefining cloud computing paradigms by embedding capabilities directly into the edge network. He explores the broader implications of edge AI for real-time applications and generative AI technologies, highlighting Akamai's vision to support the burgeoning demands of data processing and AI inferencing at the network edge. With insights into early trials and future use cases, he shares how Akamai is set to revolutionize industries, from immersive retail to spatial computing and explores what great would look like for Akamai in cloud computing and AI at the edge.

"So already this year we've rolled out 10 of these regions. So two in APJ and Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. But 75 of these locations by the end of the year along with our core computing regions will give us 100 locations where customers can run these workloads, and we're not going to stop there. So we're going to have hundreds of these regions over the next few years, and we're going to focus on those locations where hyper-scalers don't have compute. Africa and South America, for example, have been extremely underserved when it comes to computing capabilities. There's a huge potential for those countries if we could get them the compute. And that's exactly what we intend to do. But, those are extreme regions. Even in places like the U.S., which are well served by the hyper-scalers, there's certainly the middle of the U.S. which is ignored. In Southeast Asia, if you're in Singapore or Jakarta, you're served by everybody. But if you're in Vietnam, how are you served? If you're in Thailand, how are you served? The internet is inherently unfair. We want to make it more fair for our customers and our customers' customers." - Jay Jenkins

Audio Episode Highlights:
[0:40] Quote of the Day #QOTD by Jay Jenkins.
[1:45] Introduction: Jay Jenkins, CTO of Cloud Computing from Akamai.
[4:29] Lessons learnt from Jay’s career journey.
[6:31] Total Market Opportunity for AI at the Edge and Akamai’s value proposition.
[8:55] Introduction to Akamai and its global footprint.
[11:18] Jay’s role as global CTO in Cloud Computing and future vision.
[16:23] Generalized Edge Compute aka Gecko and why it differs from the hyper-scalers such as AWS.
[19:53] How Gecko enhances the user experience in terms of performance and latency.
[22:59] Challenges to integrate cloud native computing at a massive edge network.
[25:38] Lessons learned from Gecko’s early trials with enterprise customers of Akamai.
[28:01] Applications of Gecko beyond immersive retail.
[30:33] The One Thing that Jay knows about Gecko in generalized edge computing that very few do.
[33:07] Generative AI with Akamai Gecko’s platform.
[37:30] Inference at the edge with Large Language Models (LLMs).
[39:41] Role of Edge Computing for real-time AI processes.
[41:47] What does great look like for Akamai in the cloud computing space.
[43:53] Closing.

Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. Proper credits for the intro and end music: "Energetic Sports Drive" and the episode is mixed & edited in both video and audio format by G. Thomas Craig

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Akamai Cloud Computing & The Age of Edge AI with Jay Jenkins

Hello and welcome to AI Tech News Today! It’s November Fifteenth, twenty twenty-four, and we've got an exciting lineup of AI news that’s sure to keep you informed and entertained. Let’s jump right in!

Baidu reveals innovative AI-powered smart glasses. Picture this: glasses that can translate languages, overlay augmented reality features, and recognize faces, all while you’re just looking around. This hands-free tech offers a glimpse into the future of personal tech and optimization of our daily interactions. Would you give these a try? 

Dell is making headlines with significant advancements in edge Artificial Intelligence. They have introduced major upgrades to their NativeEdge platform, enabling organizations to harness data insights right where it’s produced, in real time. With features like multi-node processing and ready-made blueprints for various tasks, Dell is empowering businesses from agriculture to manufacturing. Notably, Nature Fresh Farms has used these tools to enhance crop management effectively, proving that timely data can revolutionize decision-making on the ground.

DeepL showcases its new translation tool, DeepL Voice. This innovative technology converts spoken words and videos into real-time text translations, focusing on capturing the natural flow and context of conversation. While traditional tools provide captions, DeepL aims to elevate the accuracy and speed of translations—making it perfect for international teams and fast-paced meetings. This development places DeepL in strong competition with big names like Google in the multilingual communication sector.

Lastly, Apple’s foray into AI notifications is stirring up some light amusement. Their AI is meant to summarize notifications for users, but some of its interpretations have been hilariously off the mark. For instance, a reminder to "call Mom" has been transformed into a “family crisis alert.” This brings a reminder that while AI is incredibly advanced, it still has a lot to learn about human nuance.

That’s a wrap for today! The world of Artificial Intelligence is ever-evolving, and we’re right here to keep you updated on the innovations and quirks that come along with it. Be sure to stay tuned for more AI developments, and until next time, take care and keep exploring!

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