Risks & Ethics
Guardrails
Also known as: guard rails, safety
In one line
Rules and filters that keep an AI safe, on-topic, and on-brand.
What does Guardrails mean?
Guardrails cover input validation, output moderation, topic restrictions, PII redaction, and jailbreak defence. They're essential for any customer-facing bot.
A real-world example
A support bot that refuses to discuss competitors or give legal advice.