Mistral AI, the French AI startup, has launched its AI chatbot, Le Chat, as a mobile app for iOS and Android. The chatbot, which has been accessible via web browser since February 2024, offers a French alternative to ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini.
Le Chat boasts a new feature called Flash Answers, which allows it to generate responses at a rate of 1,000 words per second. Mistral claims this speed makes Le Chat faster than any other chatbot on the market in terms of reasoning, reacting, and responding. The speed applies to text responses only, and image generation may take longer.
Mistral has also introduced a Code Interpreter for Le Chat, enabling it to execute, analyze, visualize, and simulate code. This allows Le Chat to generate Python code directly in a command prompt and visualize data for creating visualizations. This innovation will enable users to perform simple calculations, data analysis, and scientific computing quickly.
Le Chat is available in a free version as well as a Pro version for $14.99 per month. Pro subscribers enjoy unlimited messages, unlimited web browsing, expanded news access, file uploads, data analysis, and Flash Answers. They also have the option to opt out of data sharing with the company. Le Chat also offers a dedicated enterprise version for teams, starting at $24.99 per user per month. Businesses can deploy Le Chat on private infrastructure, SaaS, or virtual private cloud (VPC).
Le Chat's launch on mobile comes at a time when AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular. The chatbot's speed and feature-rich capabilities make it a compelling option for users seeking a fast and efficient AI assistant.