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Models·8h ago·all news from July 22, 2026

Samsung deepens its AI empire with a potential billion-euro stake in Europe's hottest AI startup

Samsung is reportedly in discussions to invest up to 1 billion euros in the French artificial intelligence company Mistral. This potential deal would strengthen Samsung's presence in the generative AI market by fostering a partnership with one of Europe's leading developers of large language models. The move follows a broader trend of hardware manufacturers seeking strategic collaborations with AI startups to integrate advanced software capabilities into their devices.

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