Edge computing is no longer just a CDN layer. With AI workloads pushing compute closer to users, traditional serverless and container models are beginning to hit real limits. In this conversation, Ari Weil of Akamai and Matt Butcher of Fermyon break down why WebAssembly-based serverless is becoming the new foundation for building fast, secure, globally distributed applications. We talk about Akamai’s acquisition of Fermyon, deep integration with Akamai’s global network, the rise of edge-native architectures, what real AI inferencing on the edge looks like, and how developer experience is being rebuilt around portability, speed, and security. If you want to understand the future of edge compute and why this shift matters, this interview is for you. More from Akamai: More from Fermyon: Read the full story at Become a Client/Sponsor: