AI & the web
Content delivery network
A network of servers that delivers content from locations closer to the people requesting it.
In everyday use
A visitor in Australia downloads an image from a nearby delivery server.
What to keep in mind
A CDN can improve delivery speed, but caching rules and the original server still affect the result.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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