Mistral renames chatbot to "Vibe" with agentic and coding capabilities (heise.de)

• Mistral AI renamed its chatbot Le Chat to "Vibe", combining agentic multi-step task automation and coding in one platform.
• Vibe's Work Mode can autonomously handle tasks using connected apps like Google Workspace, Outlook, SharePoint, Slack, and GitHub.
• Code Mode allows developers to analyze, modify, and execute code in sandboxed environments, with parallel sessions that persist even when the user's computer is off.
• Industrial partnerships announced with Airbus, BMW Group, and ASML.
• New inference datacenter in Les Ulis, near Paris, with 10 MW capacity, opening Q3 2026.
• Mistral acquired Austrian startup Emmi AI to accelerate physical simulations.
• Vibe pricing: Free, Pro (€17.99/month), Team (€29.99/user/month), Enterprise.

"Mistral AI announced at its AI Now Summit that its chatbot Le Chat is now called "Vibe". Vibe integrates an agent for multi-step tasks with programming tools, connecting to external services like Google Workspace and GitHub. The company also announced partnerships with Airbus, BMW Group, and ASML, and a new inference datacenter near Paris with 10 MW capacity, opening Q3 2026."