Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch on Microsoft, Regulation, and Europe's AI Ecosystem
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August 4, 2024 7:00 AM EDT Over the past year, Paris-based Mistral AI—one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2024—has rapidly risen as a homegrown European AI champion, earning the praise of French President Emmanuel Macron. The startup has released six AI language models that can answer questions, produce code, and carry out basic reasoning.
Mistral's co-founder and CEO, Arthur Mensch, advocates against regulating general-purpose AI models like Mistral's, emphasizing regulating their usage instead. He also supports AI developers' freedom to openly share their creations.
Florian Bressand, Mistral's chief business officer, shared insights on the successful talent acquisition strategy, highlighting the attraction of skilled researchers by contributing meaningfully to the field and promoting openness in AI development.
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