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German search engine Ecosia, used by government services, ditches Mistral for open-source models, including Chinese ones, citing Mistral's disappointing quality (Politico)

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Ecosia, a German search engine, has shifted to open-source models, including those from China, due to Mistral's poor quality, as reported in a Politico article.

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Ecosia's model switch is driven by Mistral's poor quality.: Ecosia's model switch is driven by Mistral's poor quality.
The move reflects a shift towards open-source practices.: The move reflects a shift towards open-source practices.
Ecosia is a government service, indicating its importance.: Ecosia is a government service, indicating its importance.

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German search engine Ecosia, used by government services, ditches Mistral for open-source models, including Chinese ones, citing Mistral's disappointing quality (Politico)

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