CERN and Mistral AI Partner to Develop Foundation Model for Particle Physics

CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, and Mistral AI have announced a long-term strategic partnership to develop a 'Large Physics Model,' the first foundation model for collider physics. This AI model will be trained on billions of simulated proton-proton collisions from the Large Hadron Collider to assist in reconstructing particle collisions, identifying particles, flagging unexpected signals, and evaluating future detector designs. The agreement, signed on October 15, 2026, aims to advance AI capabilities for the entire physics community.