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Mistral Large 4 "Le Chonk" released as open-weight model

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Mistral Large 4, codenamed "Le Chonk," was released as an open-weight model on October 29th. This model boasts 1 trillion parameters and was trained in Europe, with its weights available on Hugging Face. Independent tests indicate it is the most powerful open model outside of China, showing particular strength in cybersecurity, though it does not match frontier models. A new license includes specific stipulations for hosting providers. AI

IMPACT Sets a new benchmark for open-weight models, particularly in cybersecurity, while highlighting the ongoing competition in the AI landscape.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Mistral Large 4 "Le Chonk" released as open-weight model

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · forfoxes ·

    Mistral Large 4 “Le Chonk” has been open weight since 29 Oct: 1T parameters, trained in Europe, weights on Hugging Face. I looked at independent tests, not laun

    Mistral Large 4 “Le Chonk” has been open weight since 29 Oct: 1T parameters, trained in Europe, weights on Hugging Face. I looked at independent tests, not launch slides: strongest open model outside China, strong at cyber defence, but clearly behind the frontier. Plus a new lice…

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