CERN and Mistral partner to build AI foundation models for physics
CERN and Mistral AI have announced a partnership to develop a 'Large Physics Model' to assist in scientific discovery. The AI will be trained on massive datasets from the Large Hadron Collider to improve particle reconstruction and identification.
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This collaboration represents a significant intersection of advanced artificial intelligence and fundamental physics research.
CERN and Mistral partner to build AI foundation models for physics left File photo of Mistral AI, the French artificial intelligence company. File Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/u3fpdo/article71591201.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-15T123434Z_641041855_RC2ODLACH281_RTRMADP_3_MISTRAL-CERN.JPG Shannon Stapleton FILE PHOTO: An advertisement for Mistral AI, the French artificial intelligence company, is displayed inside the Grand Central subway station in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo It is meant to replace some specialised algorithms now used to reconstruct and identify particles European physics research centre CERN and Mistral AI have signed a statement of intent to establish a long-term strategic partnership to develop foundation models for scientific discovery, the two organisations said on Thursday (October 15, 2026).
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