Paris, France, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - France's Mistral unveils latest model in sovereign AI push

NAMPA / AFP

2026-10-06

French AI startup Mistral announced Tuesday its biggest open-weight model, dubbed "Chonk", claiming enhanced performance and security capabilities for clients seeking to keep their data private instead of relying on closed models from the likes of Anthropic and OpenAI. The new model lets users download and customise the parameters, or "weights", that determine how it computes to their own servers. It is Mistral's first major product launch since......

Restricted content

Entertainment

Aqraba, Palestinian Territories, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank

2026-10-06 21:00:25

Strasbourg, France, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Apple's Cook praises EU over efforts to protect children online

2026-10-06 20:30:18

London, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Asos says probing 'unauthorised activity' after phone alerts

2026-10-06 18:30:38

Paris, France, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Paris Women's Fashion Week: the key trends

2026-10-06 18:30:38

Barcelona, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Shakira, Pique return to court over children visit arrangements

2026-10-06 18:00:48

Paris, France, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - International 7-Day News Agenda

2026-10-06 17:02:43

Aqraba, Palestinian Territories, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank

2026-10-06 17:02:43

London, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Asos shares tumble after reported cyberattack

2026-10-06 16:04:51

Paris, France, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - France's Mistral unveils biggest model in sovereign AI push

2026-10-06 15:32:17

Paris, France, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - France's Mistral unveils biggest model in sovereign AI push

2026-10-06 15:32:16

Amsterdam, Netherlands, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum hosts 'homecoming' show for Willem de Kooning

2026-10-06 15:32:16

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 06 October 2026- Omusati Regional Commander Ismael Basson. ( Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 October 2026- Oshana Regional Commander, Andreas Shilelo. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contribute) NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player Brago Rukoro while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contribute) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 06 October 2026 - Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Investment (NIPDB) Senior Investment Analyst (Energy), Jackson Nangolo. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 06 October 2026- Hardap commits to planting 75 000 trees under national Arbor Day. (Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) Nampa

NAMPA

Windhoek, 05 October 2026- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

NAMPA