From New York Times: 2024-04-12 00:01:12

Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral in Paris, is leading Europe’s push into the global A.I. race, challenging the dominance of U.S. tech giants like OpenAI and Google. Mistral, founded just a year ago, is gaining momentum with generative A.I. technology used by big European firms like Renault and BNP Paribas.

Europe fears being left behind in the A.I. revolution and worries about U.S. tech giants setting global standards. Mistral aims to be a European A.I. champion, offering open-source A.I. software that is available for anyone to tweak or repurpose. With $540 million raised and backing from Microsoft and Nvidia, Mistral is a strong contender in the global A.I. battle.

Mr. Mensch, a former engineer at Google’s DeepMind, has been vocal about the dangers of A.I. being dominated by large American tech companies. He believes that open-source A.I. software can fuel economic growth and create new job opportunities, despite concerns about misuse. Mistral’s focus on open-source A.I. technology has earned it support from the French government and investors.



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