Deploy GPT-OSS-Safeguard-20B privately with complete safety control
Run this compact safety reasoning model with 21B parameters on our cloud infrastructure. Get policy-driven content filtering and Trust & Safety automation with fixed monthly pricing.

Why GPT-OSS-Safeguard-20B delivers intelligent safety automation
Policy-driven reasoning
Interprets your custom safety policies to generalize across diverse applications. Get transparent reasoning instead of opaque labels for complete Trust & Safety control.
Production-ready efficiency
Compact 21B parameter model with only 3.6B active parameters delivers enterprise-grade safety classification while optimized for lightweight deployment.
Apache 2.0 freedom
Build safety automation tools without licensing restrictions. Perfect for commercial applications requiring custom content moderation and compliance workflows.
Built for developers and safety practitioners

Harmony response format
Native support for structured safety outputs and chain-of-thought reasoning. Built on proven harmony format for consistent, interpretable results.
Custom policy interpretation
Train the model to understand your specific safety guidelines and content policies. Generalizes across contexts for comprehensive coverage.
Transparent reasoning
Get clear explanations for every safety decision instead of black-box classifications. Perfect for auditing and compliance requirements.
Trust & Safety automation
Automate content moderation workflows with confidence. Scalable safety classification for user-generated content and communications.
Lightweight deployment
Compact model architecture enables efficient deployment in resource-constrained environments while maintaining safety performance.
Content filtering engine
Real-time safety classification for text, conversations, and user interactions. Integrate seamlessly into existing moderation pipelines.
Perfect for safety-critical applications
Content moderation
Automated safety classification
- Deploy intelligent content moderation that understands context and nuance. Scale safety operations while maintaining human-level reasoning transparency for user-generated content platforms.
Compliance automation
Regulatory adherence tools
- Build automated compliance systems that interpret evolving regulations and safety standards. Perfect for financial services, healthcare, and regulated industries requiring audit trails.
Trust & Safety teams
Scalable safety operations
- Augment human moderators with AI that explains its reasoning. Reduce manual review workload while maintaining oversight and control over safety decisions.
Developer platforms
API safety integration
- Integrate intelligent safety checks into developer tools and APIs. Provide transparent content filtering that developers can understand and customize for their applications.
How Inference works
AI safety infrastructure built for transparency and control with GPT-OSS-Safeguard-20B
01
Configure your safety policies
Define custom content policies and safety guidelines. The model learns to interpret and apply your specific requirements across diverse content types.
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Deploy with transparency
Launch your private GPT-OSS-Safeguard-20B instance with full reasoning visibility. Every safety decision comes with clear explanations and audit trails.
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Scale safety operations
Automate content moderation at unlimited scale with fixed monthly costs. Maintain human oversight while processing millions of safety checks.
With Inference, you get enterprise-grade safety automation while maintaining complete transparency and control over your content moderation decisions.
Ready-to-use safety solutions
Content moderation platform
Build scalable content safety systems with transparent reasoning and custom policy interpretation capabilities.

Compliance automation suite
Deploy regulatory compliance tools with interpretable safety decisions and complete audit trails for regulated industries.

Trust & Safety toolkit
Augment human moderators with AI that provides clear reasoning for every safety classification and content decision.

Frequently asked questions
How does GPT-OSS-Safeguard-20B differ from standard content moderation?
GPT-OSS-Safeguard-20B provides transparent reasoning for every safety decision, not just binary classifications. It interprets your custom policies and explains its reasoning, making it perfect for compliance and audit requirements where you need to understand why content was flagged.
Can I customize the model for my specific safety policies?
Yes, the model is designed to interpret user-defined policies and generalize across diverse applications. You can train it on your specific safety guidelines and content standards, making it adaptable to your organization's unique requirements.
What makes this model suitable for Trust & Safety automation?
The harmony response format provides structured, interpretable outputs with clear reasoning chains. This transparency is essential for Trust & Safety teams who need to understand, audit, and defend their content moderation decisions.
How does the 21B parameter efficiency work in practice?
With only 3.6B active parameters out of 21B total, the model delivers enterprise-grade safety reasoning while remaining lightweight enough for real-time content moderation at scale. This efficiency enables cost-effective deployment without sacrificing performance.
Is the model suitable for regulated industries?
Absolutely. The Apache 2.0 license and transparent reasoning make it ideal for financial services, healthcare, and other regulated industries where you need complete control, audit trails, and the ability to explain AI decisions to regulators.
Deploy GPT-OSS-Safeguard-20B today
Get intelligent safety automation with transparent reasoning and complete policy control. Start with predictable pricing and unlimited usage.