Word of the Day:
guardrail
What It Means
A rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.
A strengthened barrier installed on the sides of a (usually major) road to keep vehicles on the highway and reduce the risk and/or impact of crashes.
Guardrail in Context
“Some worry that releasing open-source generative A.I. models without guardrails could provoke a backlash among regulators and the general public that could damage the entire industry.”
Did You Know?
From guard + rail.
Source and license
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