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AI & ML — How To Argue Against AI-First Research — Smashing Magazine

How To Argue Against AI-First Research — Smashing Magazine

Companies have been turning their attention to “synthetic,” AI-driven user testing. However, as convenient as it might seem, it’s dangerous, expensive, and usually diminishes user value. Let’s take a closer look at why exactly it is problematic and how we can argue against it to make a case for UX research with real users. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-pa

VFVitaly FriedmanVitaly Friedman·March 28, 2025AI & ML
Performance — Adaptive Video Streaming With Dash.js In React — Smashing Magazine

Adaptive Video Streaming With Dash.js In React — Smashing Magazine

HTML `` is the de facto element we turn to for embedding video content, but it comes with constraints. For example, it downloads the video file linearly over HTTP, which leads to performance hiccups, especially for large videos consumed on slower connections. But with adaptive bitrate streaming, we can split the video into multiple segments at different bitrates and resolutions.

TWTeng Wei HerrTeng Wei Herr·March 27, 2025Performance
AI & ML — Using AI to create dynamic, risk-based Radar rules

Using AI to create dynamic, risk-based Radar rules

Last month, we improved our AI tooling to give you even more flexibility when combating fraud. Now, Radar’s new rules combine our machine learning models with the issuer’s CVC and postal code response in real time.

AGAdit GuptaAdit Gupta·March 27, 2025AI & ML
SRE & Ops — Cloudflare incident on March 21, 2025

Cloudflare incident on March 21, 2025

On March 21, 2025, multiple Cloudflare services, including R2 object storage experienced an elevated rate of error responses. Here’s what caused the incident, the impact, and how we are making sure it doesn’t happen again.

PPhillipPhillip·March 25, 2025SRE & Ops
Security — Build and deploy Remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to Cloudflare

Build and deploy Remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to Cloudflare

You can now build and deploy remote MCP servers to Cloudflare, and we handle the hard parts of building remote MCP servers for you. Unlike local MCP servers you may have previously used, remote MCP servers are Internet-accessible. People simply sign in and grant permissions to MCP clients using familiar authorization flows.

CCloudflare·March 25, 2025Security
Security — Security Week 2025: in review

Security Week 2025: in review

Security Week 2025 has officially come to a close. Our updates for the week included a deep dive on our AI offering, a unified navigation experience, and an introduction to our AI Agent Cloudy. Read about the latest updates from the team and discover how Cloudflare is helping build a better Internet.

KBKim Blight, Adam MartinettiKim Blight, Adam Martinetti·March 24, 2025Security