The Moderations
interface is a pivotal component of applications seeking to leverage OpenAI's capabilities for content moderation. This interface is designed to facilitate the evaluation of textual content, determining its appropriateness or potential harm. Through a straightforward yet powerful API, it supports the submission of content for moderation and manages the initiation of the moderation process.
The primary goal of the Moderations
interface is to assess text content, enabling applications to filter out or flag content that may be considered harmful or inappropriate. This process is crucial for maintaining a safe and respectful online environment across various platforms, including social media, forums, and content-sharing sites.
fun input(input: Any): Moderations
The input
method is responsible for setting the textual content to be moderated. It is designed to be flexible, accepting either a single string or a collection of strings. This design allows the moderation of individual pieces of text or batches of content in a single request, catering to diverse moderation needs.
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Parameters:
input
: The textual content for moderation. It accepts both single strings and lists of strings, making it versatile for different use cases.
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Returns: An instance of
Moderations
, enabling method chaining for a fluent interface.
suspend fun moderate(): Flow<ModerationResponse>
The moderate
method triggers the asynchronous moderation process. Utilizing Kotlin's coroutines, it performs the moderation task in the background, ensuring that the application remains responsive. The method returns a Flow
of ModerationResponse
objects, allowing the application to reactively handle the moderation results as they become available.
- Returns: A
Flow<ModerationResponse>
that emits the results of the moderation process. EachModerationResponse
object includes details such as whether the content was flagged and scores for various content categories, providing insights into the moderation decision.
The Moderations
interface is suitable for a wide range of applications requiring content moderation:
- Social Media Platforms: Automatically moderating user-generated content, including posts and comments, to ensure they adhere to community guidelines.
- Educational Tools: Filtering submissions or forum posts to maintain a focus on relevant and appropriate discussion topics.
- Content Creation Platforms: Pre-screening user-submitted articles, videos, and other content for harmful material before publication.
The Moderations
interface serves as a crucial tool in the development of safe and respectful digital environments. By providing a simple yet powerful API for content moderation, it empowers applications to proactively address the challenges associated with user-generated content, ensuring that online spaces remain conducive to positive and meaningful interactions.