Unveiling Mistral Large: Revolutionizing Language Models

Charan H U
2 min readFeb 28, 2024

In the realm of artificial intelligence, breakthroughs often redefine the boundaries of what we thought possible. Today, Mistral AI proudly announces the release of its newest marvel: Mistral Large. This cutting-edge language model promises to revolutionize text generation and reasoning capabilities, marking a significant leap forward in AI technology.

Comparison of GPT-4, Mistral Large (pre-trained), Claude 2, Gemini Pro 1.0, GPT 3.5 and LLaMA 2 70B on MMLU (Measuring massive multitask language understanding).

On February 26, 2024, Mistral AI unveiled Mistral Large to the world. Representing the pinnacle of innovation, Mistral Large boasts unparalleled reasoning capacities, setting it apart as the forefront model in the field.

Features and Capabilities:

Mistral Large is not just another language model; it’s a game-changer. Here’s why:

1. Multilingual Mastery: With fluency in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian, Mistral Large demonstrates a profound understanding of grammar and cultural nuances, transcending language barriers effortlessly.

2. Expanded Context Window: Its 32K tokens context window enables precise information retrieval from extensive documents, empowering users with comprehensive insights like never before.

3. Instruction-Following Prowess: Developers rejoice! Mistral Large’s precise instruction-following capabilities facilitate the design of tailored moderation policies, ensuring seamless system-level moderation, exemplified by its implementation in Le Chat.

4. Function Calling: Native capability for function calling, coupled with constrained output mode, opens avenues for application development and tech stack modernization at an unprecedented scale.

Partnership with Microsoft:

In pursuit of our mission to democratize AI, Mistral AI has partnered with Microsoft to bring our models to Azure. This collaboration signifies a significant milestone in our journey, making Mistral Large accessible through Azure AI Studio and Azure Machine Learning.

Performance and Benchmarks:

Mistral Large’s prowess isn’t just anecdotal; it’s backed by concrete performance metrics. Outperforming its counterparts on benchmarks such as MMLU, HellaSwag, and Wino Grande, Mistral Large reaffirms its status as a global leader in language understanding and reasoning.

Introducing Mistral Small:

Complementing Mistral Large is Mistral Small, optimized for low-latency workloads. With superior performance and reduced latency compared to its predecessors, Mistral Small emerges as a versatile solution catering to diverse user needs.

Unlocking New Possibilities: JSON Format and Function Calling:

Mistral AI doesn’t just stop at delivering exceptional models; we strive to enhance user experience continually. JSON format mode and function calling capabilities empower developers with greater flexibility and seamless integration, setting the stage for a new era of AI interaction.

Try Mistral Large and Mistral Small Today:

The wait is over. Experience the power of Mistral Large and Mistral Small firsthand on La Plateforme and Azure. Join us in shaping the future of AI, one innovation at a time.

Conclusion:

With Mistral Large, Mistral AI has set a new benchmark for excellence in language models. As we embark on this journey of innovation and collaboration, we invite you to be a part of this transformative experience. Together, let’s unlock the limitless potential of AI and redefine what’s possible.

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Charan H U

Applied AI Engineer | Internet Content Creator | Freelancer | Farmer | Student