Bowen Peng

Bowen Peng and Jeffrey Quesnelle from Nous Research discuss their mission to revive open-source AI, emphasizing the DisTrO project, which enables rapid training of AI models over the internet. They explore the challenges faced by independent builders in AI and the critical role of community collaboration. The conversation dives into impressive innovations like the Hermes models, designed for neutral interactions and enhanced with synthetic data. They reflect on the tension between decentralization and centralization in AI protocols and advocate for community-driven solutions.