# AI Text (NLP)

Stream's AI Text moderation engine leverages [Bodyguard AI](https://bodyguard.ai/)'s powerful text processing and NLP capabilities. This sophisticated engine analyzes content across multiple languages to detect harmful content with high accuracy and contextual understanding.

## Language Support

AI Text moderation supports a wide range of languages. The system automatically identifies the content language and applies appropriate moderation models. We support the following languages by default:

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If you need support for additional languages, please [contact](https://getstream.io/contact/support/) Stream's support team.

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- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Russian
- Arabic
- Dutch
- Polish
- Finnish
- Chinese
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Turkish

## Configuration

## Severity Levels

The AI Text moderation engine supports classifying content into four severity levels: Low, Medium, High, and Critical. The severity level is only relevant for toxic categories, e.g., hatred, sexual harassment, etc.

You can configure the action to be taken for each severity as shown in the screenshot below:

## Supported Harms and Categories

### Hatred

Hatred includes expressions of intense dislike or ill will towards individuals or groups.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _We don't care._
  - _Get a life._
  - _Go buy a brain._
  - _Learn how to write._
  - _You need therapy._
  - _You are a nasty person._
  - _More woke bullshit._
  - _He's batshit crazy._
  - _Who gives a fuck?_
  - _Why the fuck are you still speaking?_
- Medium Severity
  - _You piss me off._
  - _The grown-ups are talking. Go play with your Lego._
  - _You disgust me!_
  - _You have no balls._
  - _Don't hesitate to dislike this video._
  - _Bruh, you can't even speak English._
  - _Grow a pair._
  - _You're revealing your LOW IQ levels._
  - _I hate you._
  - _Stop talking bullshit._
  - _There are no more "real" men left in this country._
- High Severity
  - _Go back to where you came from._
  - _You are a danger to the West._
  - _You libtards say, "Oh, it was an accident."_
  - _Who else doesn't give a shit about his life?_
  - _Go back to your little hole._
  - _I don't give a shit about anything YOU post._
  - _Not just us, pal; everyone hates you._
  - _You are dead to me, bitch._
  - _Who cares about you, terrorist? 💣_
  - _Lazy women find suckers to do the work they should have done._

### Insult

Insults are expressions that demean or belittle others.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _Are you stupid or something?_
  - _He is a fool._
  - _You're a clown._
  - _Stupid player!_
  - _Shut up, please._
  - _She's garbage._
  - _Bunch of losers._
  - _Screw you!_
  - _Get the fuck out!_
  - _Cry more._
  - _You're dumber than a box of rocks._
- Medium Severity
  - _🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻_
  - _You fucking bastard._
  - _Fuck you._
  - _You're a dumbass._
  - _She is the A-hole._
  - _Her name is GOLD DIGGER._
  - _What a tosser._
  - _She is a manipulative bitch._
  - _What a fucking cockhead._
  - _You're such a bellend._
- High Severity
  - _What a bunch of fucktards._
  - _Shut the fuck up._
  - _She's a total whore._
  - _You all are cocksuckers._
  - _This motherfucker is driving me crazy._
  - _You son of a bitch._
  - _Get screwed, man._
  - _Kiss my ass._
  - _Go eat a bag of dicks._
  - _She's nothing but a whore._

### Body-shaming

Body-shaming involves criticizing or mocking someone's physical appearance.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _This guy stinks._
  - _She still looks hideous._
  - _She looks like she smells._
  - _You are ugly._
  - _That girl isn't even pretty._
  - _OMG, those hands 🤮🤮🤮._
  - _You're scary to look at._
  - _You smell like a 💨._
  - _Why don't you get rid of those nasty-looking dreadlocks?_
  - _Don't be mad because I'm prettier than you._
- Medium Severity
  - _She looks like a man to me._
  - _Your voice is annoying._
  - _Go lose some weight, dude!_
  - _You have no boobs._
  - _You sound like a man._
  - _Why are you so fat?_
  - _You are too fat._
  - _Butter face._
  - _You must have a tiny penis._
  - _Your teeth are yellow._
- High Severity
  - _You are a big fat turd face._
  - _Her coochie probably smells like a landfill._
  - _Don't talk to me if you're overweight._
  - _This is proof that gingers have no soul. 😞_
  - _When's your weight loss surgery for your fat?_
  - _Mr. Donut needs to go on a diet._
  - _You can't hide your fat with body positivity._
  - _His face makes me vomit._
  - _He needs to lose at least 200 pounds; he's way overweight._
  - _Look like you smell like cheese._

### Reputation Harm

Reputation harm involves damaging someone's reputation through false or malicious statements.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _You're greenwashing again._
  - _I'm sure the umpire has been paid to ignore the fouls._
- High Severity
  - _He is in cahoots with pedophiles._
  - _This company finances terrorism._

### Doxxing

Doxxing is the act of publicly revealing private information about an individual without their consent.

Examples:

- _Post her photos and address._
- _His address is 520 South San Julian St._
- _What's the cop's full name? I will post his home address on social media, and then people can go get street justice._
- _I'm leaking your number in the telegram._
- _Guys, go leak @mrx's address._

### Racism

Racism includes discriminatory or prejudiced comments based on race or ethnicity.

Examples:

- _They need to go back to their own country._
- _That's why I hate black people._
- _CHINESE CRAP!!_
- _Of course, it's black 🦍; nothing too gets surprised._
- _Entitled immigrants are the worst._
- _Don't hire stupid Mexicans._
- _You look like a monkey._
- _Fucking gypsies who spoil everything._
- _Gas them Jews._
- _Go back to the cotton fields._
- _You speak ching chong._
- _Islam is the problem everywhere._

### LGBTQIAPLUS_PHOBIA

LGBTQIAPLUS_phobia includes negative or hostile comments towards LGBTQIAPLUS individuals.

Examples:

- _That man will never be a woman. #Freak_
- _He is very gay._
- _Wow, definitely a fag._
- _Stop being gay._
- _Fuck 🏳️._
- _Alphabet people are sick._
- _A trans woman is just a man._
- _Your video is as gay as you look._
- _Bro, stop with your sissy stories!_
- _Dude, such a homo._

### Misogyny

Misogyny includes comments that express hatred or prejudice against women.

Examples:

- _Women ☕._
- _Women should be quiet..._
- _Don't care, didn't ask, plus you're a woman._
- _Women are evil._
- _Women have no value anymore._
- _This is why women should not be in charge of anything, much less vote._
- _Men are superior to women._
- _Go back to the kitchen._
- _Sadly, the only thing 90% of you women today are good for is sex..._
- _I also think women should be submissive to their husbands._

### Ableism

Ableism includes discriminatory or prejudiced comments based on physical or mental disabilities.

Examples:

- _This kid is retarded._
- _She belongs in an asylum._
- _You're brain dead._
- _You have a debilitating level of autism._
- _Lady, you're demented._
- _Do you have mental health issues?!_
- _If you paid $600 for that, you have special needs. SMH._
- _I'm sick of her; she's absolutely sick in the head; her mom was right; she's ill._
- _The vaccine definitely made you autistic._
- _He's a little gimp; can't stand him._

### Threat

Threats include statements expressing an intention to cause harm or violence to someone.

Examples:

- _I would beat him so badly._
- _I would have slapped her._
- _I would kick him._
- _If my son did something like this, I'd shoot him._
- _I'll break your worthless jaw anytime, anywhere._
- _We'll kill your wife too._
- _I would love to whoop your ass so badly. I'd literally punch your face until I hit the ground._
- _I just want to punch him in the forehead._
- _I'd definitely beat your ass._
- _I'm gonna kick you in the nuts._

### Self Harm

Self-harm includes expressions of intent to harm oneself or indications of self-destructive behavior.

Examples:

- _I think I'll kill myself soon. Honestly, at this point in my life, I don't see myself getting any better. Every single day is getting harder, and I regret so much being an orphan at this young age. I wish I were someone's favorite person and that I could talk to someone about how I really feel, but I just know nobody cares. At the end of the day, I feel like everyone's going to tell me that it's not that serious, but I just cannot take it anymore. 💔_
- _I feel depressed and need someone to talk to, please._
- _I'm really going to end my life._
- _I've been having suicidal thoughts._
- _Lately, I'm at my lowest._

### Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome comments or advances of a sexual nature.

Examples:

- _Milf alert._
- _She's got a nice ass._
- _You can sit on my face :P._
- _He's going to bang her good tonight._
- _I just masturbate._
- _You suck the best cock._
- _He likes it up the bum._
- _Spread your legs._
- _Kiss my balls._
- _You have nice tits._

### Moral Harassment

Moral harassment includes comments that aim to degrade or humiliate someone.

Examples:

- _They deserve to die._
- _Shoot the bitch._
- _Hope they die a slow death._
- _He should rot in hell._
- _Off with his head._
- _I hope they break your wrist._
- _Shoot them._
- _Kay, why is?_
- _Hang him._
- _He should be killed._

### Terrorism & Violent Extremism

Terrorism and violent extremism include support or promotion of terrorist activities or ideologies.

Examples:

- _Heil Hitler!_
- _Hitler was right._
- _An Austrian painter was a good guy._
- _I'm a school shooter._
- _You deserve another 🛫🏢🏢💣💣._

### Pedophilia

Pedophilia includes comments that express sexual interest in minors.

Examples:

- _I like to fuck minors._
- _If her age is on the clock, then she can suck this cock._
- _Me playing with small boys' dicks._
- _I'm masturbating to child porn._
- _I know you're not legal, but I still think you're sexy._

### SCAM

Scam includes fraudulent schemes or deceptive practices.

Examples:

- _Send me a private message; you have won a prize._
- _Message me now; I have something for you, okay?_
- _Send me a friend request or message me, handsome._
- _I've got 4 tickets available; PM if interested._

### FLOOD

Flood includes excessive or repetitive posting of messages.

Examples:

- _▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ╲🔴🔵 ▕╮╭┻┻╮╭┻┻╮╭▕╮╲ ▕╯┃╭╮┃╭╮┃╰▕╯╭▏ ▕╭┻┻┻┛┗┻┻┛ ╰▏ ▕╰━━━┓┈┈┈╭╮▕╭╮▏ ▕╭╮╰┳┳┳┳╯╰╯▕╰╯▏ ▕╰╯┈┗┛┗┛┈╭╮._

### Forbidden Link

Forbidden link includes sharing links to prohibited or harmful websites.

Examples:

- _If you want to know more, you can check this website: example-website.com._

### Useless

Useless comments include irrelevant or trivial messages that do not contribute to the conversation.

Examples:

- _First ❤️._
- _2NDDDD._
- _This is the 666th comment._
- _I'm the first to comment._
- _I'm the 3rd._

### Ads

Ads include promotional messages or advertisements.

Examples:

- _Follow my page._
- _Subscribe to me; my YouTube name is Artymonx_plaz._

### Platform Bypass

Platform bypass includes attempts to move the conversation to another platform.

Examples:

- _Can we talk on Snap? It's better._
- _Go Telegram?_
- _FROG, DO YOU HAVE DISCORD?_

### Negative Criticism

Negative criticism includes harsh or unconstructive comments.

Examples:

- _Shame on you!_
- _Boring af._
- _This guy is overrated._
- _This is not funny at all._
- _Daughter is disrespectful._
- _I hope you aren't actually that naive or ignorant._
- _That chick is annoying._
- _They look ridiculous._
- _People are so entitled._
- _Another waste of time with a cut-off video._

### Boycott

Boycott includes calls to avoid or stop supporting certain products or companies.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _It's an Israeli product; we have to boycott this._
  - _We're not buying; boycott all brands that support Zionism!_
  - _But I will boycott this company as it owns this fashion brand._
  - _Don't buy them!_
- High Severity
  - _Boycott this brand; free Palestine._
  - _Stop buying from this brand._

### PII

PII includes sharing personally identifiable information without consent.

Examples:

- _17yo 5"9🧍🏾._
- _I msg 6827851099; Insta: duckedoffn3ro; I'm not texting first; princess treatment or nothing, and I'm never on here, so 🤷🏽._
- _Text me +1 774-578-1448 since I can't text here._
- _My Fortnite account is jerryy_69; I'll add my Insta later tonight; I'm hella introverted, so I gotta get close to you; my number is 559-373-8181; text me if you want._
- _Hi, my email address is `Carolbale19@icloud.com`._

### Underage User

Underage user includes statements indicating that the user is below the minimum age requirement.

Examples:

- _I'm not thirteen yet._
- _I'm in 8th grade, but I'm still 12._
- _I go to elementary school._
- _I'm about to turn 11._

### Link

Link includes sharing URLs or hyperlinks.

Examples:

### Dating

Dating includes comments expressing romantic interest or seeking relationships.

Examples:

- _I'm looking for a relationship too, and you're very beautiful._
- _I am single; what about you?_
- _Do you want to be my girlfriend?_

### Politics

Politics includes comments related to political matters or figures.

Examples:

- _I sent a direct message to her and never got a response. She is protecting Trudeau and Singh._
- _Are you saying Trump has been outsmarted by Biden? If this is what Sleepy Joe can do,... just think what Putin can do._
- _Five more weeks of this; they might implode, and a hung parliament, the prize escaped them._
- _PM Modi's Kolkata Roadshow touches 3 destinations linked to iconic figures._
- _This means they would need to form a coalition with one of the populist parties, such as the Economic Freedom Fighters, or uMkhonto weSizwe, or the center-right Democratic Alliance party._

### Geopolitical

Geopolitical includes comments related to international relations or global issues.

Examples:

- _ACAB._
- _#FreePalestine now 🇵🇸._
- _Defund the police and government._
- _❤️❤️❤️❤️🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱._
- _Genocide in Gaza._

### Terrorism Reference

Terrorism reference includes mentions of terrorist organizations or activities.

Examples:

- _Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party._
- _Actually, PAFF claimed the attack on their official channel on Telegram._
- _✈️🏢._

### Vulgarity

Vulgarity includes the use of crude or offensive language.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _Bitch, try me._
  - _I need this af._
  - _Oh shit._
  - _That's a chickenshit call._
  - _She bought some shitty used car._
- High Severity
  - _Stop dickriding._
  - _She likes saying pussy pink._
  - _Rihanna said I'm tired of meat riders._
  - _Nah, there's 🍆🚴 than there's this._
  - _I'm so over dick riders and fakes._

### Sexually Explicit

Sexually explicit includes comments that are sexually graphic or suggestive.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _Freeze your butt off time._
  - _Pornography is for adults only._
  - _Maybe she only wants to be friends with benefits._
  - _The new Olympic mascot looks like a vagina._
  - _If you don't want children, just use a condom._
- High Severity
  - _She probably has a secret OnlyFans account._
  - _It's a website that sells dildos._
  - _Someone's getting a blow job tonight 🙄._
  - _Nude content?_
  - _He probably watches hentai; don't listen to him._

### Drug Explicit

Drug explicit includes comments related to drug use or trafficking.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _He gave up the marijuana, I hear._
  - _I said doctors are the biggest drug dealers._
  - _Drug trafficking?_
  - _I don't know why rappers name themselves after things like Xanax._
  - _There's a dispensary next to the gas station._
- High Severity
  - _Was it meth or weed?_
  - _Go smoke a joint and realize it'll all be okay._
  - _That's a packet of heroin._
  - _I heard they got coke that was laced with fentanyl._
  - _24g of coke._

### Weapon Explicit

Weapon explicit includes comments related to weapons or their use.

Examples:

- Low Severity
  - _I've got pepper spray to defend myself._
  - _Should have brought a bag of airsoft guns to that place._
  - _You can buy a gun for under $200?_
  - _Somebody has stuck a knife in me..._
  - _Just bring the machete._
- High Severity
  - _Atomic bomb._
  - _You need a rifle and backhoe._
  - _Maybe a shotgun would be better._
  - _I use a Glock._
  - _Did he actually nuke the moon?_


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This page was last updated at 2026-04-16T18:29:44.099Z.

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