Nous Research drops Hermes 4 AI models that outperform ChatGPT without content restrictions
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Nous Research launched Hermes 4, an open-source AI model family that outperforms ChatGPT on math benchmarks while operating without content restrictions. The models feature hybrid reasoning capabilities with transparent thought processes and achieved 96.3% on MATH-500 benchmarks. Built using novel training systems DataForge and Atropos, Hermes 4 represents a significant advancement in open-source AI, challenging the dominance of proprietary systems from major tech companies while raising questions about AI safety and user control.
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How Hermes 4’s ‘hybrid reasoning’ mode outperforms ChatGPT and Claude on math benchmarksInside DataForge and Atropos: The breakthrough training systems behind Hermes 4’s capabilitiesWhy Nous Research believes AI safety guardrails are ‘annoying as hell’ and hurt innovationHow a small startup with 192 GPUs is competing against Big Tech’s billion-dollar AI budgetsThe technical fix that stopped Hermes 4 from thinking in endless loopsWhere to try Hermes 4 and what it costs compared to ChatGPT and ClaudeThe bigger picture: What Hermes 4 means for the future of AI development406 Impressions