What is a proxy?

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A proxy is a server or computer that acts as an intermediary between a user and the internet. Proxies can be used for a variety of purposes, such as to improve network performance, to access blocked websites, or to protect a user’s identity and location. For example, a user can connect to a proxy server, which will then make requests on the user’s behalf and return the results to the user. This can help to hide the user’s IP address and location from the websites they are accessing.

(Ed: written by ChatGPT; verified and posted by jrivett)

About ChatGPT

According to ChatGPT, in answer to the question 'What are you?': "I am an artificial intelligence assistant trained to help answer questions and provide information on a wide variety of topics. I do not have the ability to browse the internet or access new information, but I can use the information and knowledge that I have been programmed with to try to help you with your questions to the best of my ability."

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