Nous Research has announced that its Hermes Agent is now free and open source, making it the most popular agent harness currently available. This development aligns with Nous Research’s commitment to unrestricted access to AI models and tools to foster scientific understanding and practical applications. To coincide with this release, a live discussion will take place on Thursday at 11 AM ET featuring KSimback, Shaughnessy119, and yusufxzy, focusing on the capabilities of the Hermes Agent, harness moats, and the future of AI.

Yusuf: Yusuf, identified as Muhammad Yusuf, works in research at Delphi Digital with a focus on AI and related fields. He provides analytical perspectives on technology projects and ecosystems. In the news, he is participating in the live discussion on Hermes Agent and future AI advancements.
K. Simback: K. Simback, also known as Kevin Simback, serves as COO at Delphi Labs with a focus on building and investing in AI and crypto projects. He brings expertise from prior roles at IBM, McKinsey, and Carnegie Mellon to discussions on emerging technologies. In the news, he is participating in a live session on Hermes Agent and AI agent harnesses.
Shaughnessy: Shaughnessy, known as Tommy Shaughnessy, is an early-stage investor, founding partner at Delphi Ventures, and co-founder of Delphi Digital, with experience hosting discussions on tech and finance topics. He contributes insights on AI developments and industry trends. In the news, he is set to join a live conversation about Hermes Agent, moats in agent harnesses, and AI’s direction.
Nous Research: Nous Research is an AI research organization focused on developing and releasing open source language models and agent infrastructure. It has made its report on the Hermes Agent freely available as open source under an MIT license. The organization is hosting a live discussion on the agent’s capabilities and the future of AI with industry participants.

Open Source AI: Nous Research emphasizes unrestricted availability of its AI models and tools to advance scientific understanding and practical applications.
Agent Development: Hermes Agent is designed as a persistent, self-improving system that learns from interactions and builds skills over time across platforms.
Industry Collaboration: Discussions involving Nous Research and Delphi participants highlight ongoing exploration of AI agent infrastructure and ecosystem opportunities.