Nous Research just launched an API that gives developers access to AI models that OpenAI and Anthropic won’t build
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Summary
New York-based AI research company Nous Research has launched an inference API to make its language models more accessible to developers and researchers.
While the company positions itself as a more ethical AI company in comparison with larger competitors such as OpenAI and Anthropic, it has adopted a waitlist system to manage demand for its new API.
The inference API launch signals Nous Research’s move towards a sustainable business model while maintaining its commitment to open-source principles.
Nous’ approach attempts to monetise the infrastructure and optimisation layer rather than the models themselves, capturing different segments of the market and potentially establishing a sustainable business model that preserves independence.
The initial release features two models, Hermes 3 Llama 70B and DeepHermes-3 8B Preview, which offer powerful general-purpose capabilities and unrestricted access, respectively.