Introducing Mistral Large: Azure AI's Latest LLM Innovation

Microsoft Azure has partnered with Mistral AI to bring you Mistral Large, the latest large language model (LLM) designed to transform language-based tasks. This advanced model is now available through Azure, marking a significant step forward in AI innovation.

Key Features and Capabilities

• State-of-the-Art Reasoning and Knowledge: Mistral Large excels in handling a full range of language-based tasks, offering advanced reasoning and knowledge capabilities.
• Multi-Lingual Support: Best-in-class performance in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, with support for dozens of other languages.
• Coding Capabilities: Proficient in code generation, review, and comments for mainstream coding languages.
• Context Handling: Supports up to 32K tokens for extensive context and content generation.
• Specialized in RAG: Ensures crucial information preservation during long context windows through Retrieval-Augmented Generation.

Availability and Usage

Azure AI Integration: Mistral Large is accessible via Models as a Service (MaaS) in Azure AI Studio and Azure Machine Learning model catalog. It offers API-based access and token-based billing.

Deployment: Developers can quickly provision an API endpoint and leverage tools like Azure AI prompt flow and LangChain.

Safety Measures: Includes built-in support for a “safe prompt” parameter and Azure AI content safety filters to screen for harmful content.

Partnership and Infrastructure

Microsoft Partnership: Provides Mistral AI with access to Azure’s cutting-edge AI infrastructure, ensuring top-tier performance and scalability for AI training and inference workloads.

Supercomputing Infrastructure: Azure AI supercomputing infrastructure supports Mistral AI.

Market Scale: Premium models, including Mistral Large, are available through the Azure AI model catalog, with purchase options via Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC).

Use Cases and Feedback

Early adopters like Schneider Electric, Doctolib, and CMA CGM have praised Mistral Large for its performance and efficiency. The model is suitable for various applications, including internal efficiency, medical terminology, and enhancing productivity and collaboration.

Additional Information

Pricing: Costs vary based on token usage, with details available in the Azure Marketplace.

Future Developments: Fine-tuning for Mistral Large is planned for future updates.

This partnership and the availability of Mistral Large on Azure provide developers and enterprises with advanced AI capabilities and robust performance.