CERN and Mistral to build an AI foundation model for particle physics

In brief

CERN and French AI company Mistral signed a statement of intent on 15 October to build a "Large Physics Model", which CERN calls the first foundation model for collider physics. It will be trained on simulated Large Hadron Collider data to help reconstruct and identify particles. No budget or timeline was disclosed.

• Statement of intent signed by CERN and Mistral on 15 October
• Described as the first foundation model for collider physics
• To be trained on simulated Large Hadron Collider data
• Aims to help reconstruct and identify particles
• No budget or timeline disclosed