Mistral AI Challenges ChatGPT with New Pixtral Large Model and Le Chat Enhancements

French startup Mistral introduces advanced AI capabilities to compete with leading platforms through its Pixtral Large model and upgraded Le Chat chatbot.

• Mistral has launched Pixtral Large, a 124-billion-parameter model excelling in both text and visual data processing, positioning it against top industry models.
• Le Chat, Mistral's chatbot, now includes web search with citations, image generation, and a collaborative Canvas tool, enhancing its functionality significantly.
• The new AI model and features are available for free during the beta phase, though commercial use of Pixtral Large requires a separate license.
• Le Chat's advanced capabilities include processing and summarizing complex PDFs and automating tasks like invoice processing through customizable agents.
• Mistral aims to provide accessible and competitive AI tools, leveraging its European base to offer alternatives to U.S.-dominated AI platforms.

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