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The Mistral AI Non-Production License

Since day one, we have advocated for openness in AI. We believe that openness is not only a catalyst for innovation but also a safeguard for the transparency and accountability that are essential in this transformative technology.

The Mistral AI Non-Production License

TL;DR

  • Mistral AI advocates for openness in AI as a catalyst for innovation and a safeguard for transparency and accountability.
  • The company is introducing the Mistral AI Non-Production License (MNPL) to address concerns about openness being instrumentalized by incumbent players.
  • The MNPL allows developers to use Mistral AI's technology for non-commercial purposes and research.
  • This new license aims to ensure that businesses building on Mistral AI's work do so in a fair and sustainable way.
  • Codestral is released under the MNPL, striking a balance between openness and business growth.
  • Mistral AI will continue to release models under Apache 2.0 alongside products under the MNPL.