RS368: Grok Bot & Hermes

AI agents are getting a lot more capable, but are they actually making work easier yet?

Craig and Colin compare their latest experiments with GrokBot, Hermes, OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, and other AI tools, including what works, what breaks, and where agents are genuinely reducing cognitive load.

They dig into open vs. closed systems, shared company agents, local AI, model costs, and the idea of an AI chief of staff that keeps founders focused.

Plus, Colin shares how he's using AI to overhaul a 15-year-old WordPress site, and they explore what the next generation of AI-powered websites and marketing tools might look like.

Highlights from Craig and Colin’s conversation:

Open vs. closed AI agents for running a business

Why Craig chose Hermes as Castos' shared company agent

The security challenge of giving AI agents real power

Why AI should reduce cognitive load, not create more work

How Colin uses AI for CRM, task management, and daily planning

Claude Code vs. Codex, Cursor, and other AI development tools

Why expensive AI models aren't always the best choice