Grok bot abuse sparks backlash as Teknium welcomes refugees back to Hermes
Teknium · x · 2026-11-06
LLMJunky slams Grok's bot problem: "grok bot usage is a complete joke now. way to shoot yourselves in the foot." Teknium, the open-source figure behind Hermes, replies "Welcome back to Hermes," welcoming users fleeing the degraded Grok experience.
A small but telling signal: X's deteriorating bot ecosystem is pushing heavy users toward open-source alternatives.
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