A leading European AI startup says its edge over Silicon Valley isn't better tech — it's not being American

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch says its edge over Silicon Valley isn't smarter models, but being a European alternative built for control, sovereignty, and trust.

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• Arthur Mensch, CEO and cofounder of Mistral, said being non-American is a competitive edge its home market.
• He said European governments and regulated firms want AI that they can control without US providers.
• AI power will be multipolar, favoring regional players over Silicon Valley giants, he said.