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Mistral CEO Calls for Content Levy on AI Companies in Europe

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 14:00 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 14:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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Arthur Mensch, CEO of French AI startup Mistral AI, has advocated for a content levy to be imposed on AI companies within Europe. This levy aims to address the ongoing debate surrounding the use of copyrighted material in training large language models. Mensch suggests that the funds generated could be distributed to publishers and content creators, providing them with compensation for the utilization of their intellectual property.

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Financial Times 20 mar. 2026, 14:00 (7 hours ago)

Mistral CEO: AI companies should pay a content levy in Europe

A revenue-based charge would protect the livelihoods of copyright holders and bring legal certainty

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