Safety

Least privilege

Least privilege grants only necessary permissions.

Quick definition

Least privilege grants only necessary permissions.

  • Category: Safety
  • Focus: risk reduction
  • Used in: Filtering sensitive or unsafe requests.

What it means

It reduces risk from misuse. In safety workflows, least privilege 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

Tool can read but not write.

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.