security

I Work at Google in AI Security: Things I Would Never Tell Chatbots

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 31-year-old Harsh Varshney, who works at Google and lives in New York. The following has been edited for length and clarity.AI has quickly become a silent partner in our daily lives, and I can’t imagine life without AI tools.Day-to-day, they help…

Flyers Without a REAL ID May Have to Pay  to Clear Security

The Transportation Security Administration has taken a page from the budget airline playbook.The agency filed a new proposal on Thursday that would charge travelers $18 at security checkpoints if they show up without a REAL ID or another acceptable government-issued ID, such as a passport or permanent resident card.The fee…

TSA PreCheck Tips and Etiquette to Get Through Airport Security Fast

Those of us who’ve had TSA PreCheck for a while have seen the express airport security line moving more slowly than it should. We’ve had our patience tested by newbies fumbling for passports at the counter or removing their shoes when it’s their turn to be scanned.These days, you’re more…

Retirees Are Set to Get a 2.8% Raise in Social Security Benefits

America’s retirees will get an extra $56 in their wallets monthly, as Social Security checks adjust to keep up with rising prices.Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, which is tied to a key inflation measure, will be 2.8% for 2026. That will shake out to an additional $56 a month for…