CERN and Mistral sign statement of intent to build foundation models for scientific discovery
KyleCranmer · x · 2026-10-16
CERN and Mistral have signed a statement of intent establishing a long-term strategic partnership focused on building foundation models for scientific discovery.
The deal pairs CERN's expertise in fundamental physics, scientific data and large-scale computing with Mistral's large-scale model training capabilities, aiming to advance AI for science at an exceptional scale while strengthening Europe's scientific and technological standing.
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