Mistral's Voxtral Model, Thinking Machines' Launch, and AI Startup Trends
In this episode, Bob kicks off with an introduction and overview of the day's topics. The discussion begins with Voxtral, Mistral's new open source audio model, highlighting its innovative capabilities. Bob then shifts focus to Thinking Machines, covering their recent funding success and the launch of a new product. The episode also explores the broader trend of AI startup funding, examining new ventures by former OpenAI executives. The episode wraps up with a concise conclusion and a sign-off, summarizing the key points discussed.
Key Points
- Mistral has launched Voxtral, an open source audio model designed to provide high-quality speech understanding at a fraction of the cost of existing systems.
- Thinking Machines, founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, has raised $2 billion in funding and boasts a $12 billion valuation despite not yet releasing a product.
- U.S. startup funding has surged to $162.8 billion in the first half of 2025, with artificial intelligence accounting for 64% of the total deal value.
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