ASML Bets Big on AI, Partners with Mistral AI

Semiconductor equipment giant ASML announced a strategic partnership with French AI leader Mistral AI. ASML is investing €1.3 billion, acquiring approximately 11% of Mistral AI. This collaboration aims to integrate AI across ASML's product portfolio, R&D, and operations, accelerating time-to-market and enhancing lithography system performance for customers. Joint research will explore future opportunities, and ASML's CFO will join Mistral AI's strategic committee.