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Leonardo AI: Content Blocked / Safety Filter
Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 17m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with Leonardo AI, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When Leonardo AI blocks your content, the safety filter has flagged your prompt or uploaded image as potentially violating the content policy. This can happen with perfectly innocent prompts that contain ambiguous terms.
Error Signatures
Content policy violationYour request was rejectedUnsafe content detectedThis prompt has been blockedContent filter triggeredModeration flagBanned promptRequest flaggedsafety_filterCommon Causes
- Prompt contains words that trigger the safety filter
- Uploaded reference image was flagged
- Combination of terms interpreted as unsafe by the AI
- Overly aggressive safety filter (false positive)
- Content policy recently updated with stricter rules
✓ How to Fix It
- Review Leonardo AI's content policy and usage guidelines
- Rephrase your prompt — remove or replace ambiguous terms
- Use negative prompts to clarify what you don't want
- Try breaking your prompt into simpler, less ambiguous parts
- If you believe it's a false positive, report it to Leonardo AI
- Try a different phrasing that describes the same concept
Live Signals
Service Components
Leonardo Web
Major OutageRecent Incidents
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leonardo-ai experiencing issues
Our monitoring detected that leonardo-ai may be experiencing an outage.
1d ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was my Leonardo AI prompt blocked?
The safety filter detected terms or combinations it considers potentially unsafe. This can be a false positive. Try rephrasing your prompt with different wording.
How do I avoid Leonardo AI content blocks?
Use clear, specific language. Avoid ambiguous terms. Use negative prompts to clarify intent. Check Leonardo AI's content policy for specific guidelines.
Is Leonardo AI safety filter too strict?
Many users experience false positives. If your content is appropriate and keeps getting blocked, try different wording or report the issue to Leonardo AI.