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Safety Layer

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Quick Definition

A component specifically designed to detect and prevent harmful agent behaviors before they affect users or systems.

Safety layers provide defense in depth, catching problems that slip through other safeguards.

Types

  • Input classifiers
  • Output filters
  • Action validators
  • Anomaly detectors

Design Principles

  • Fail closed (block if uncertain)
  • Log all interventions
  • Regular updates
  • Human escalation paths
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