Synonyms of guardrails

guardrails

noun

plural of guardrail

as in railings

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports

the car ran off the road, but fortunately only hit the guardrail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• railings
• rails
• balustrades
• banisters
• handrails
• fenders
• taffrails

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guardrails

Like during OpenAI’s tests, normal safety guardrails were removed during Anthropic’s evaluations to assess their models’ full capabilities. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Despite the coalition’s effort to introduce AI guardrails, some labels involved have already inked partnerships with AI companies such as Suno, Udio and Nvidia. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

The work includes replacing the existing pavement and improving the shoulder lanes, median, guardrails, and signage. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 July 2026

OpenAI’s Rogue Agent Broke In In July, OpenAI was running a cybersecurity test against its models, including an unreleased research prototype, with the guardrails switched off for the exercise. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

OpenAI faces significant pressure to do so from security researchers, executives, and, well, just about everyone in the AI industry to share learnings and ensure the proper guardrails are in place going forward. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Open-source models are seen as especially worrisome by AI safety advocates because their guardrails can sometimes be stripped away. — Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 July 2026

State leaders have introduced Assembly Bill 1383, which undermines crucial PEPRA guardrails, granting an unfunded pension benefit increase to first responders by reducing their retirement age. — Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026