"On veut créer un champion européen, il faut s'en donner les moyens", affirme Arthur Mensch, de Mistral AI

This podcast episode focuses on Mistral AI, a French company specializing in artificial intelligence. The episode discusses Mistral AI's rapid progress, recent funding success, and the importance of their supercomputer for training their AI models. It also highlights the company's strategy of attracting talented individuals from prestigious institutions and leveraging a European project to compete with global giants in the AI industry. The episode emphasizes the ability of French companies to modify AI models and incorporate editorial choices, setting them apart from American competitors. It also explores the significance of regulation and competitiveness in the field of AI, including ongoing discussions on the Artificial Intelligence Act. Overall, the episode sheds light on Mistral AI's achievements and the advancements made by French researchers and developers in the AI field. Takeaways • Mistral AI, a French company specializing in artificial intelligence, has achieved rapid progress and is valued at 2 billion euros. • Mistral AI attracts talented individuals from prestigious institutions and leverages a European project to compete with global giants in the AI industry. • French companies have the ability to modify AI models and incorporate editorial choices, setting them apart from American competitors. • Regulation and competitiveness are important factors in the AI industry, with ongoing discussions on the potential impact of the Artificial Intelligence Act. • AI has the potential to benefit various sectors, such as personalized education and improved medical diagnostics.