Akamai has introduced Akamai Cloud Inference, a new service designed to enhance AI inference capabilities by providing distributed cloud computing solutions. The service offers significant improvements in performance, including 3x better throughput, 60% less latency, and up to 86% lower costs compared to traditional hyperscale infrastructure. By leveraging edge computing and partnerships with companies like NVIDIA and VAST Data, Akamai aims to help enterprises deploy more efficient and cost-effective AI applications.