Arthur Mensch, CEO of French start-up Mistral AI: 'AI is software. It can be controlled'
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Mistral AI's co-founder Arthur Mensch challenges the narrative surrounding artificial intelligence risks, arguing that major American tech corporations are exaggerating concerns to maintain market dominance. He defends his company's competitive positioning while addressing growing scrutiny from industry observers who question whether the French startup can sustain momentum against established American and emerging Chinese competitors in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Arthur Mensch, CEO of French start-up Mistral AI: 'AI is software. It can be controlled'
Mistral AI's co-founder believes the sector's American giants are manipulating the discourse around this technology's risks. He also defended his strategy, as critics are accusing his company of falling behind US and Chinese rivals.
