The South Korean electronics giant seeks to secure a foothold in the rapidly evolving generative AI market by backing the European firm. While details of the ongoing talks remain closely held, the proposed valuation underscores the aggressive capital influx currently driving the artificial intelligence sector.

Neither Samsung nor Mistral have confirmed the negotiations, and the financial terms remain subject to change. If finalized, the investment would represent a significant expansion of Samsung’s portfolio within the AI ecosystem, positioning the conglomerate alongside other major tech players vying for dominance in foundational model development.