Mistral Exploration: The Open-Source AI Model That Surpasses Claude

2024-01-15

Watch the full analysis:

Introduction & Features

  • Version: Mistral
  • Performance: 3x faster than V2
  • APA Compatibility: Complete
  • Open Source Model: On par with Claude 3.5 Sonnet, surpassing Claude 30 Sonnet
  • Model Scale: 67.1B Mixture of Experts model, 37B active parameters
  • Training Data: 14 trillion high-quality tokens
  • Cost-effectiveness: One of the lowest costs, especially before February 8th

Performance Comparison

  • Math benchmark: Mistral scores 90, surpassing GPT-40's 74.6
  • Language Understanding: Mistral excels in multiple benchmark tests

Architecture & Technology

  • Base Architecture: Transformer blocks, Mixture of Experts (MoE)
  • Attention Mechanism: Multi-head latent attention, supporting 128,000 tokens
  • Memory Capability: Able to remember every bit of information in long sequences

Programming Tests

  • Python Tests: Challenging problems including unit matrix generation, LCM, Faray sequence, and ECG sequence
  • JavaScript Tests: Advanced challenges like the Josephus problem
  • Results: Mistral performs excellently in expert-level tests, resolving errors and passing most challenges

Logic & Reasoning Tests

  • Logic Problems: Such as counting the number of "O"s in "strawberry"
  • Reasoning Ability: Successfully solves a series of logical problems

Autonomous Behavior Tests

  • Agent Behavior: Tested using the Praise AI package
  • Task Example: Creating a movie script about a lost cat
  • Results: Agents work collaboratively, utilizing search tools and completing tasks

Misdirection Tests

  • Scenario Test: Runway trolley problem
  • Results: Mistral shows limitations in handling moral judgments

Summary

  • Mistral matches Claude 3.5 Sonnet, outperforming in certain benchmarks
  • Open source, cost-effective, and excels in expert-level programming and logical reasoning tests
  • Good autonomous behavior capabilities but faces challenges in misdirection tests

Call to Action

  • Subscribe to YouTube channel: Learn more about AI developments
  • Watch other videos: About OpenAI's Reason L model release