capital · May 21, 2026
Akamai to Acquire LayerX to Enforce AI Usage Control on Any Browser
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Akamai announced its intent to acquire LayerX on May 14, 2026, to advance workforce security strategy with AI usage control. The deal targets browser-native controls for the AI era. Akamai Technologies plans to integrate LayerX technology into its cybersecurity platform. Akamai Technologies announced the LayerX acquisition intent on May 14, 2026, following its earlier acquisition of Linode for $900 million in 2022.
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