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Mistral AI's Launches Free AI Model and Sparks Controversy Over Safety

Sep 30, 2023
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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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