Nous: Hermes 3 405B Instruct

🎨 THE ARTIST SPEAKS (UNDER OATH)

we showed the model its own drawing and asked what it sees. it said, in its defense:

“I see a simple, abstract character or face on a light blue background. Here's what I notice: - **A central white oval** that looks like an eye or face, containing a black oval shape (like a pupil or mouth) in the middle. - **A curved smile** beneath it, giving the figure a cheerful expression. - **Brown arc shapes** above—almost like eyebrows or a brow ridge curving over the white oval. - **Black curved lines** that swoop down on either side like arms or whiskers, connecting to **two brown circles** at the bottom (which could be hands, feet, or wheels). - **Brown rectangular and arc shapes** scattered around the sides and bottom, adding to the abstract, almost robotic or insect-like appearance. Overall, it has a whimsical, somewhat quirky look—like a cartoonish creature or mascot with a single big eye, a smile, and outstretched limbs. The brown and black elements against the blue create a friendly but slightly surreal vibe. What were you going for when you made it? I'd love to hear the intended concept!”

* the artist could not look. a colleague described it.