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Mistral Launches Codestral, AI Model for Code

May 30, 2024

New Release: Mistral debuts Codestral, a generative AI model for coding, trained on 80+ programming languages.
Functionality: Codestral can complete coding tasks, write tests, and answer codebase questions in English.
License Restrictions: Usage is restricted; commercial activities and internal company use are prohibited.

Developer Assistance: Aids developers in writing and interacting with code, improving efficiency in coding tasks.
Usage Limitations: Licensing restrictions may hinder widespread adoption in commercial and business contexts.
High Requirements: Requires powerful hardware to run, potentially limiting accessibility for many developers.
Performance Debate: While beating some benchmarks, its performance improvements are incremental.
Security Concerns: Raises ongoing debates about the reliability and security of AI-generated code.