The Connectivity Layer of AI | Kong Konnect for Agentic Digital Experiences
APIs are the nervous system of AI. In this API Summit 2025 keynote, Kong outlines the AI connectivity layer: unifying API and LLM traffic, adopting agent protocols like MCP, introducing an AI gateway pattern, and enabling usage-based monetization with realtime metering and billing in Konnect.
Key takeaways:
- Unify API and AI traffic (tokens) under one control plane
- MCP as the “USB-C” for agents; support for LLMs, SSE/streaming
- AI gateway pattern alongside API gateway for agents and apps
- Governance, security, guardrails, and observability at the edge
- Realtime metering and billing to monetize APIs and AI usage
Learn more:
- Kong: https://konghq.com
- Kong Konnect: https://konghq.com/products/kong-konnect
- Kong Gateway: https://konghq.com/products/kong-gateway
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