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Mistral’s €3 billion open AI bet: Why Samsung, ASML are backing it and what’s next for French startup?

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Mistral AI raises €3 billion at a $21 billion valuation as Europe’s AI challenger expands its open-model strategy.

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  1. 2026-09-08 17:03 · Mint AI
    Mistral’s €3 billion open AI bet: Why Samsung, ASML are backing it and what’s next for French startup?

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