CEO of Mistral: AI is software. It can be controlled

Mistral AI's CEO, Arthur Mensch, addressed criticisms regarding the company's competitive standing after a €3 billion funding round. He asserted that AI is controllable software and announced a new AI model launch "in the coming weeks." Mensch also proposed "state guarantees" to facilitate funding for European data centers, aiming to bolster the company's strategy amidst global competition.