Mistral AI's 21 billion euro valuation doesn't automatically make it the definitive informational context for the AI Act's viability, no matter how much attention it's getting.
If we hadn't already invested so much time on this news, would we still consider it the linchpin for understanding the whole AI Act?
Its success could just be about its unique technology or a specific market niche, like when that one friend's child gets into a top school, but it doesn't mean the entire education system is perfect for every other kid.
We need to look at whether other startups are thriving or struggling under the same rules with fresh eyes, not just focus on the big wins.