Mistral AI's Launches Free AI Model and Sparks Controversy Over Safety
Sep 30, 2023
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Mistral AI recently launched their first large language model for public use, causing controversy due to the lack of safety measures. The model offers similar capabilities to other models but at a lower computational cost. We also explore Mistral AI's commercial ventures and the impressive performance of their model.
Mistral AI has released a free language model, Mistral 7B, that challenges proprietary models and provides broad functionalities with open access.
Controversy arises due to Mistral 7B's lack of guardrails, raising concerns about potentially harmful or inappropriate outputs.
Deep dives
Mistral AI Releases Free Language Model for Everyone
Mistral AI has unveiled an Apache licensed language model, Mistral 7B, which is free to use without limitations. This model outperforms its competitors in terms of performance and computational cost. It is available for download through various channels and has initiated a GitHub repository and Discord channel for collaboration. The model's release under the Apache 2.0 license allows a wide range of users, from hobbyists to large corporations, to utilize it. While Mistral's business strategy involves selective transparency, they offer commercial solutions with greater transparency and customization options.
Implications of Mistral AI's Open Access Ethos
Mistral 7B's release challenges the proprietary model landscape by combining high performance with an open access ethos. This provides an alternative for users seeking a broad range of functionalities. However, controversies have arisen due to the lack of guardrails in the model, with concerns about potentially harmful or inappropriate outputs. The future direction of addressing these concerns remains uncertain.
The Power and Potential of Mistral AI's Language Model
Mistral 7B surpasses the performance of established models like LAMA 2 in benchmarks, making it a powerful tool. While complete restriction of models lacking guardrails may be challenging, the existence of such open source projects is inevitable. The startup's approach to making high-performance models accessible to a wide audience marks an intriguing development in the AI and machine learning field.
In this episode, we delve into the recent announcement by Mistral AI, which has made its first large language model free for public use, and explore the ensuing controversy over its lack of safety measures. We examine what this move means for the AI community, public access to technology.