On July 17, 2025, Mistral AI, a French artificial intelligence startup, unveiled a significant update to its conversational AI platform, Le Chat, introducing a suite of powerful features designed to elevate its capabilities for both individual and enterprise users. The centerpiece of this update is the Deep Research mode, a tool that transforms Le Chat into a sophisticated research assistant capable of planning queries, analyzing web sources, and synthesizing information into structured, reference-backed reports. Alongside Deep Research, Mistral has introduced native multilingual reasoning, advanced image editing tools, and a new "Projects" workspace, positioning Le Chat as a formidable competitor to platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude