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Solved: Error in Moderation on ChatGPT
A clear & direct prompt can help you avoid such errors
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Published onJanuary 31, 2024
published onJanuary 31, 2024
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Many users have reported getting anError in Moderationon ChatGPT while seeking an answer for a prompt, leaving them perplexed. The moderation feature on ChatGPT aims to keep the conversation in the chatbot safe. This error may occur due to overly long input text, invalid characters, model domain mismatch, or network/browser issues.
If you think this is not the case, you can click onRegenerate response, pressF5to refresh the page & enter the query again, check theOpenAI server status, verify if you have a stable internet connection, or use a different browser.
How can I fix the Error in Moderation on ChatGPT?
1. Review & adjust the prompt
As the chatbot is trained to detect inappropriate content, if it thinks that there is a violation of the moderation policy, it will flag your input. To learn more, check out the guide onModeration on the OpenAI website.
Then, carefully check the prompt for offensive or hateful language, adjust its length or rephrase it, and provide additional context to ensure the intent is clear. If this doesn’t help, clickNew chatand enter the prompt again to see if it goes through.
2. Clear the browsing data
Clearing cookies and disabling extensions on your browser can also help you fix similar issues likeChatGPT not working; read this guide to learn more.
To conclude, using correct, clear, and simple prompts without any offensive language can help you avoid theError in Moderationmessage on ChatGPT.
However, if you think it is a false positive and there is nothing wrong with your query, clickRegenerate response, refresh your browser, check the OpenAI server status, clear browsing data, or start a new chat to handle it.
If nothing worked for you, first wait for an hour before attempting again. If the issue persists, contactOpenAI support via emailand explain the issue for further guidance.
As a last resort, you may also sign up for a new account to start from scratch. However, you won’t be able to access your chat history from the former one on this account.
Creating an account can also help if you encounter theError in body streammessage on ChatGPT; read this guide to learn more.
If you need help with a prompt or have another question for us, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
