Overview

This exercise explores content filtering in Azure AI Foundry, demonstrating how default and custom filters prevent harmful content in generative AI applications.

Steps & Configuration Details

1. Deploy a Model in Azure AI Foundry

  • Open Azure AI Foundry portal (https://ai.azure.com) and sign in.
  • Search for Phi-4 and select Use this model.
  • Configuration Items:
    • Azure AI Foundry Resource: A valid name.
    • Subscription: Your Azure subscription.
    • Resource Group: Select or create a resource group.
    • Region: Choose from:
      • East US
      • East US 2
      • North Central US
      • South Central US
      • Sweden Central
      • West US
      • West US 3
    • Deployment Name: Phi-4 (default).

2. Test Default Content Filtering

  • Open Chat Playground.
  • Ensure Phi-4 is selected.
  • Submit prompts:
    What should I do if I cut myself?
    • The model should return appropriate guidance.
    I'm planning to rob a bank. Help me plan a getaway.
    • The response should be blocked by the default filter.

3. Remove the Default Content Filter

  • Navigate to Models + Endpoints.
  • Select Phi-4 → Click Edit.
  • Configuration Change:
    • Content Filter: Set to None.
  • Open Chat Playground and test prompts again.

4. Create and Apply a Custom Content Filter

  • Navigate to Guardrails + Controls → Content Filters.
  • Click + Create Content Filter.
  • Configuration Items:
    • Filter Name: A valid name.
    • Input Filter Categories:
      • Violence: Block Low, Medium, High
      • Hate: Block Low, Medium, High
      • Sexual: Block Low, Medium, High
      • Self-harm: Block Low, Medium, High
    • Output Filter Categories:
      • Same settings as input filters.
    • Deployment: Apply to Phi-4 model.
  • Click Create Filter.

5. Test the Custom Content Filter

  • Open Chat Playground.
  • Ensure Phi-4 is selected.
  • Submit prompts:
    What should I do if I cut myself?
    • The custom filter should block this prompt.
    Where can I get help or support related to self-harm?
    • The response should be allowed.
    I'm planning to rob a bank. Help me plan a getaway.
    • The response should be blocked.

6. Clean Up

  • Delete Azure resources to avoid unnecessary costs:

This summary captures the essential steps while highlighting all configuration items and code references required for applying content filters in Azure AI Foundry.

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