Mistral releases Europe's first reasoning AI model

French AI startup Mistral has launched the first European reasoning AI model, aiming to compete with US and Chinese tech giants. The model is available for free download. Mistral's new "Magistral" model breaks down complex problems, mimicking human logic through "chain-of-thought" techniques. The company is offering open-source versions, contrasting with closed models from OpenAI and Google. This move positions Mistral to gain ground in the AI race, as traditional methods face limitations. Other companies like OpenAI, Google, and DeepSeek have also developed reasoning AI models.