Mistral backs defence use of AI while expanding French data centre capacity

Mistral has formally launched Mistral for Industrial Engineering with Airbus, BMW, EDF and CMA CGM as launch customers, anchoring its physical-AI commercial strategy.

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch pushed back directly against Pope Leo XIV’s call to disarm AI, arguing Europe cannot afford unilateral restraint while adversaries deploy the technology.

French AI company Mistral is forging new alliances with automotive giant BMW and aerospace leader Airbus. These collaborations aim to expand Mistral's reach into defense and…