Introducing Radar Researcher: A New AI Tool for Exploring Internet Data
Radar Researcher allows you to query Internet data in plain language.
1What is Radar Researcher?
Cloudflare Radar Researcher is a new AI tool that allows users to query Internet data in plain language. It simplifies data access by eliminating the need for technical expertise. Built on Cloudflare’s developer platform, Radar Researcher provides real-time, interactive visualizations. Users no longer need to read API documentation or select the right filters.
2Why Was It Developed?
Radar Researcher was developed to enable users to access data without requiring technical expertise. Since 2020, Cloudflare Radar has provided unique insights into Internet traffic. However, the complexity of datasets and users’ technical knowledge requirements made accessing this information challenging. Radar Researcher aims to remove these barriers.
3How Does It Work?
Radar Researcher answers users’ questions in plain language. The tool uses Cloudflare Radar’s API to provide answers based on real data. Users can type or speak their questions through a panel on any Radar page. The tool analyzes the question, retrieves relevant data, and responds with interactive visualizations.
4Use Cases
Radar Researcher is designed for various use cases. For example, a journalist writing about an Internet outage can use Radar Researcher instead of manually searching for data. Similarly, academic researchers or network operators can quickly access accurate information using this tool.
5Interactive Visualizations
Radar Researcher provides interactive visualizations in response to users’ questions. These visualizations share the same features as Cloudflare Radar’s existing charts. Users can perform detailed analyses on the graphs and ask follow-up questions to deepen their research.
6Depth Options
Radar Researcher allows users to choose the depth of information they receive. It offers concise, direct answers as well as detailed, multi-topic reports. This feature enables users to tailor the information to their needs.
7Follow-Up Questions
Radar Researcher suggests useful follow-up questions after each answer. This feature helps users expand their analysis. For example, after querying a country’s Internet quality, users can compare it with neighboring countries.
8History and Sharing
Radar Researcher saves all conversations in a searchable history. Users can access this history at any time, pin conversations, and revisit them. Additionally, any conversation can be shared via a link. Shared links expire automatically after 30 days.
9LLM’s Reasoning
Radar Researcher shows how it interprets users’ questions and which datasets it queries. This feature increases the transparency of the tool’s answers. Users can follow the LLM’s step-by-step reasoning process.
10Multiple Input Options
Radar Researcher allows users to input questions by typing or speaking. It can also be launched directly from Radar’s search bar. These multiple input options make interacting with the tool easier.
11From Charts to Conversations
Radar Researcher doesn’t start with a blank prompt. The ‘Explain with AI’ option on any Radar chart initiates a conversation based on that visualization. This feature helps users better understand the charts.
12The Importance of Radar Researcher
Radar Researcher democratizes access to Internet data. It enables everyone to benefit from data without requiring technical expertise. This tool is particularly useful for journalists, academics, and network operators. With this innovation, Cloudflare is making data analysis more accessible.