

First look at Voxtral
6 snips Jul 20, 2025
Explore the groundbreaking Voxtral model from Mistral AI, promising next-gen audio intelligence and competitive transcription services. Discover its unique features and the potential acquisition interest from Apple. Dive into the emerging players in the AI landscape, including Mistral's LeChat, which outshines OpenAI's Whisper at a lower cost. Investment interest is also buzzing from Abu Dhabi’s MGX fund, hinting at exciting future partnerships in the tech world.
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Voxtral's Open and Efficient Model
- Voxtral is an open speech model that transcribes audio with a strong focus on efficiency and low cost.
- It allows local running on devices, which is revolutionary compared to costly API-based models.
Voxtral Enables Offline Siri Function
- Apple could use Voxtral Mini for offline voice recognition in Siri, running on-device without internet.
- This capability could transform Siri's usability and privacy.
Mistral's Independent Ambitions
- Mistral prefers to remain independent and aims for an IPO rather than an acquisition.
- The company benefits from strong European support and is seen as a crown jewel of European AI.