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How much does training cost?

Training a large AI model like Mistral's Large 4, which uses 4,000 Nvidia chips, typically costs tens of millions of pounds. The expense comes from the sheer computing power, electricity, and the expertise of engineers needed to process vast amounts of data. This investment aims to create powerful AI for specific industries like finance and cybersecurity.

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