Lex Fridman Podcast of AI Debuting Voxtral
Jul 20, 2025
Discover the cutting-edge Voxtral, an open speech model from Mistral AI that's set to revolutionize transcription with its local running capabilities and multilingual features. The discussion highlights its potential impact amidst rumors of an Apple acquisition. Explore the latest AI innovations challenging industry giants, including a new chatbot and API solutions, as well as possible collaborations that could reshape the tech landscape. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of audio intelligence and AI development.
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Voxtral's Unique Open Speech Model
- Voxtral is an open speech AI model that can transcribe audio and respond with its own voice.
- It competes with services like 11 Labs but is more efficient, cheaper, and can run locally on devices.
Potential Offline Siri Revolution
- Mistral's Voxtral Mini can run on edge devices enabling offline voice transcription.
- Apple might leverage this tech to improve Siri's offline capability if they collaborate with Mistral.
Mistral's Strategic Independence
- Mistral's CEO said they are not interested in being acquired, preferring an IPO instead.
- Mistral is considered Europe's top AI firm with strong regional support and funding.