Safety
Guardrails
Guardrails are rules that constrain model behavior.
Quick definition
Guardrails are rules that constrain model behavior.
- Category: Safety
- Focus: risk reduction
- Used in: Filtering sensitive or unsafe requests.
What it means
They can restrict topics, formats, or tools for safety. In safety workflows, guardrails often shapes risk reduction.
How it works
Safety systems combine policy rules, classifiers, and human feedback to reduce harmful outputs.
Why it matters
Safety concepts reduce harmful outputs and protect users.
Common use cases
- Filtering sensitive or unsafe requests.
- Adding guardrails around tools and actions.
- Redacting private information in logs and outputs.
Example
Block disallowed content categories.
Pitfalls and tips
Over-blocking can frustrate users while under-blocking increases risk. Balance safety with usability.
In BoltAI
In BoltAI, this relates to safe outputs and content handling.
