Jay Jenkins, CTO of Cloud Computing at Akamai, shares insights into the transformative power of edge AI and cloud computing. He discusses their strategic platform, Gecko, aiming to enhance resource access in underserved regions like Africa and South America. Jenkins also highlights his diverse career journey from engineering to cloud leadership, stressing the importance of continual learning. Plus, he describes how AI is revolutionizing latency issues in various industries, setting the stage for future innovations in user experience and real-time data processing.