CEO of Mistral: AI is software. It can be controlled
Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI, argues that AI is controllable software and dismisses 'AI-pocalypse' warnings as a tactic by American tech giants to monopolize the market. He advocates for open, accessible AI and announced a new model launch, while also suggesting state guarantees for European data centers.
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This article highlights a critical debate within the AI industry concerning open versus closed development, market competition, and the future of AI regulation and innovation, particularly impacting Europe's technological sovereignty.
Arthur Mensch, co-founder and director general of Mistral AI, in the company's Paris offices, September 22, 2026. ED ALCOCK/MYOP FOR LE MONDE What does Arthur Mensch, co-founder of French start-up Mistral AI, think of the warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, including the prospect of an "AI-pocalypse," that have circulated since OpenAI software hacked the Hugging Face platform 's servers in July?
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