AI & the web
TCP
A network protocol providing an ordered, reliable stream of data between connected systems.
In everyday use
A browser and server exchange a page over a TCP connection.
What to keep in mind
Reliable transport does not guarantee trustworthy content.
Also searched as: Transmission Control Protocol
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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