
Microsoft Invests in French Startup Mistral AI to Foster AI Innovation
The investment expands Microsoft’s reach in the AI industry beyond ChatGPT creator OpenAI.
The investment expands Microsoft’s reach in the AI industry beyond ChatGPT creator OpenAI.
Unlike its competitors, Mistral AI chose to make its model available as a free download instead of providing access through APIs. This approach empowers developers to run the model on their own devices and servers.
With a valuation of $2 billion within its first year, Mistral’s rapid ascent reflects the tech industry’s unwavering optimism regarding the future potential and profitability of AI businesses.
By the company’s estimates, its first models for text-based generative AI will be released by 2024.