MistralAI announced the release of a new open-source AI model, Mistral 7B v0.2, at the SHACK15sf venue during a hackathon event. The new model boasts significant improvements, including a 32k context window, a Rope Theta of 1e6, and the elimination of the sliding window feature. This announcement was made amidst a series of AI-focused events, including collaborations and sponsorships by notable companies such as SnowflakeDB, Microsoft, and AirbyteHQ. The hackathon, co-hosted by Cerebral Valley and attracting 400 AI enthusiasts, also featured various activities, including a pre-party at Data Council Austin and the availability of GreptileAI energy drinks. Additionally, the new model comes with fine-tuning instructions, marking a significant step up from its predecessor, Mistral 7B.