In a recent interview with Peter Yang, Karan Malhotra, co-founder of Nous Research, discusses their innovative AI agent, Hermes, which continuously improves itself through user interactions. The discussion covers the distinct features of Hermes, the importance of open-source AI development, and the challenges of AI safety and alignment. Malhotra shares insights on how Hermes personalizes user experiences and even provides a live demonstration of modding a classic video game using the AI.