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Open-source startup Mistral AI secures $415M in funding

French AI startup Mistral AI secured a significant €385m or $414m in funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The company focuses on open-source models, aiming to counter the emerging AI oligopoly. Its new model, Mixtral 8x7B, outperformed larger open-source models like Meta’s Llama 2 34B and even rivaled proprietary models like OpenAI’s GPT.

 Open-source startup Mistral AI secures $415M in funding

Mistral AI Secures €385m in Funding for Open-Source AI Models

Mistral AI, a French startup, has recently made headlines with its lightweight open-source models. The company has secured a new round of funding, amounting to €385m, or $414m, with investments from venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Embracing Open-Source Models

Mistral AI firmly supports open-source models and aims to provide a credible alternative to the emerging AI oligopoly. By training its own models, releasing them openly, and encouraging community contributions, Mistral AI believes it can play a pivotal role in the upcoming AI revolution.

Impressive Model Performance

The company’s latest model, Mixtral 8x7B, has demonstrated significant performance in benchmark tests compared to larger open-source models like Meta’s Llama 2 34B and proprietary models like GPT-3.5 from OpenAI.

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  • Locate key customer interaction points that can benefit from AI.
  • Ensure your AI endeavors have measurable impacts on business outcomes.
  • Choose tools that align with your needs and provide customization.
  • Start with a pilot, gather data, and expand AI usage judiciously.

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