Paris-based Mistral releases first generative AI model — and it’s totally free

Europe’s startup contribution to the generative AI bonanza, Mistral, has released its first model. Mistral 7B is free to download and be used anywhere — including locally.  French AI developer Mistral says its Large Language Model is optimal for low latency, text summarisation, classification, text completion, and code completion. The startup has opted to release Mistral 7B under the Apache 2.0 licence, which has no restrictions on use or reproduction beyond attribution. “Working with open models is the best way for both vendors and users to build a sustainable business around AI solutions,” the company commented in a blog post…

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