Fri Sep 20 07:17:27 UTC 2024: ## French Startup Mistral AI Unveils Multimodal Small Model
**Paris, France:** The race towards multimodal AI continues as French startup Mistral AI has released its first 12B multimodal small model. This development comes amidst a growing trend of large and small language models expanding their capabilities to handle various data formats, including text, images, and audio.
Mistral AI joins established players like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Meta in the pursuit of multimodal AI. This new model, though still under development, represents a significant step forward for Mistral AI and the European AI landscape.
While the details of the model’s design remain undisclosed, the company’s focus on multimodal capabilities suggests a future where AI can interact with the world in a more nuanced and natural way.
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