How does Akt prevent apoptosis?

Could you please elaborate on how Akt prevents apoptosis? I'm particularly interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in this process. Could you break down the steps Akt takes to inhibit apoptosis and explain the role of its downstream effectors? Additionally, how does Akt's activation affect cell survival and proliferation? Is there any specific signaling pathway or protein interaction that Akt utilizes to achieve this anti-apoptotic effect? I'm keen to gain a deeper understanding of this topic.