AI & the web
TLS
A protocol used to protect data exchanged over a network against eavesdropping and alteration.
In everyday use
A browser uses TLS when connecting to an HTTPS website.
What to keep in mind
TLS protects data in transit; it does not determine whether the content itself is truthful.
Also searched as: Transport Layer Security
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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