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Mistral, Europe’s rising AI powerhouse, is rolling out major updates to its AI assistant, Le Chat, including a revamped web interface and a new mobile app for iOS and Android. This move places Mistral in direct competition with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google Gemini, as it aims to secure a spot on users’ smartphones.
The mobile app offers a familiar chatbot interface, allowing users to engage with Mistral’s AI models through text-based conversations. However, one notable omission is the lack of voice input, a feature commonly available in rival AI assistants.
Mistral Pro: A Premium Tier for AI Enthusiasts
Alongside the mobile launch, Mistral is introducing Le Chat Pro, a premium subscription priced at $14.99 per month (€14.99 in Europe). This tier provides access to Mistral’s highest-performing AI model, increased usage limits, and an option to opt out of data sharing—introducing a pay-or-consent model for AI privacy-conscious users.
Speed and Image Generation: Mistral’s Competitive Edge
Mistral’s key differentiator is performance. The company claims that Le Chat operates on “the fastest inference engines on the planet,” delivering responses at up to 1,000 words per second—potentially outpacing OpenAI’s GPT-4o. Additionally, its image generation capabilities rely on Black Forest Labs’ Flux Ultra, a model Mistral asserts produces superior visuals compared to ChatGPT and Grok.
Enterprise Solutions: A Unique Selling Point
Beyond individual users, Mistral is targeting enterprise adoption, allowing businesses to deploy custom AI models and interfaces within their own infrastructure. Unlike ChatGPT Enterprise or Claude Enterprise, Mistral supports on-premise AI deployments, catering to sectors like finance and defense that require private, secure AI solutions.
With these updates, Mistral is doubling down on its bid to become a formidable competitor in the AI space. Whether its mobile app can carve out a niche among AI enthusiasts remains to be seen, especially as industry leaders continue to dominate app store rankings.
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