Mistral Unveils New 'Le Chonk' AI Model It Says Rivals Best Open Systems From China

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By BeauHDOct 6, 2026, 1:00 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
Mistral has unveiled Mistral Large 4, or "le Chonk," a 1-trillion-parameter model that it says is the strongest open-weight AI model developed outside China by a wide margin. The model is entering preview for developers, cybersecurity teams and governments before a broader release later this month. CNBC…

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