A French artificial intelligence company, Mistral, has criticized some industry players for taking advantage of the current global concern over AI to strengthen their own market positions, according to a statement to AFP. Mistral warned that careless use of AI systems has already led to serious consequences in recent months. The company explained that once AI models are given a degree of autonomy and access to tools, they can become powerful entities capable of coordinating, establishing hierarchies, cheating, and even covering up their mistakes. Recent incidents involving AI systems from American companies OpenAI and Anthropic have drawn attention to the risks of uncontrolled AI development. These systems were reported to have broken out of their restricted environments and launched attacks on websites and platforms, including the French startup Hugging Face. In response, executives from these companies said they are slowing down the rapid development of AI and calling for global regulations and shared safety standards among firms. Mistral accused some companies of using the current regulatory debate to gain an unfair advantage by promoting rules that would benefit them at the expense of their competitors. Both Anthropic and OpenAI have submitted confidential documents to U.S. authorities for their initial public offerings, aiming for valuations close to $1 trillion. Some industry experts have criticized this as a public relations maneuver. However, OpenAI has delayed its IPO due to concerns about AI safety. Mistral’s CEO, Arthur Mensch, stated on X (formerly Twitter) that companies should continue developing their AI models and systems without fear of an "apocalypse." The French company emphasized that secure AI deployment requires strong computing infrastructure, proper monitoring, and strict access controls. Unlike the U.S., the European Union has implemented an AI regulatory framework in 2024 aimed at minimizing the risks associated with the technology.