DeepSeek effect: France’s Mistral announces Le Chat AI assistant for iOS, Android users

Mistral- a Paris-based startup has launched Le Chat mobile AI assistant, in what looks like a strategic response to the skyrocketing popularity of China’s DeepSeek that topped the app store charts across many countries last week.

The new Le Chat mobile assistant, as claimed by its maker, aims to make your personal and professional life smoother. Available now for iOS and Android, with a private infrastructure version for businesses on cards, Le Chat offers advanced AI responses for free. It also has premium features available through paid tiers.