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Mistral AI as Controller for AI Model Training

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What it is

Mistral AI is permitted to use your business's data, including inputs and outputs, to train its AI models unless you have turned off this feature. If anyone clicks thumbs up or thumbs down on a response, that feedback and the associated conversation can also be used for training.

This analysis describes what Mistral AI's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision authorizes Mistral AI to act as an independent Controller for AI training purposes, which is a distinct legal role from its Processor role, and means the data use is governed by Mistral AI's own purposes rather than solely by customer instructions. Business customers must actively opt out or select an opted-out-by-default product to prevent this processing.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

End users' inputs, outputs, and feedback interactions may be used to train Mistral AI's models unless the business deploying the service has opted out. The provision states that in-app feedback features specifically trigger Controller-basis processing of the associated conversation content.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Contact Mistral AI at privacy@mistral.ai to confirm or request activation of the AI model training opt-out for your account. Document the opt-out confirmation in writing for your compliance records.

How other platforms handle this

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Skillshare Medium

When you are asked to provide information, you may decline to do so; but if you choose not to provide information that is necessary to provide some of our Services, you may not be able to use those Services.

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Mistral AI is authorized to process the Personal Data as Controller for the purposes of: Training its artificial intelligence models in accordance with its Privacy Policy, unless (a) Customer opted-out of training or (b) uses a Mistral AI Product that is opted-out by default and has not opted-in. Customer acknowledges that if Customer provides feedback to Mistral AI by using the in-app "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" features (the "Feedback"), Mistral will use such Feedback as well as the associated Input and Output, as Controller, to train its artificial intelligence models, conduct research or improve the Mistral AI Products.

Excerpt from Mistral AI's Data Processing Addendum

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR Articles 4(7) (controller definition), 6 (lawful basis), and 13-14 (transparency obligations).

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
EU AI Act - High Risk Provisions
EU
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Mistral AI Data Processing Addendum
Entity
Mistral AI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010502
Document ID
CA-D-00771
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
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Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 11:22 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Mistral AI
Document: Mistral AI Data Processing Addendum
Record ID: CA-P-010502
Captured: 2026-05-11 11:22:45 UTC
SHA-256: 665fdccf3892a6b7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/mistral-ai/mistral-ai-data-processing-addendum/provision/CA-P-010502/mistral-ai-as-controller-for-ai-model-training/
Accessed: Aug. 24, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mistral AI's Mistral AI as Controller for AI Model Training clause do?

This provision authorizes Mistral AI to act as an independent Controller for AI training purposes, which is a distinct legal role from its Processor role, and means the data use is governed by Mistral AI's own purposes rather than solely by customer instructions. Business customers must actively opt out or select an opted-out-by-default product to prevent this processing.

How does this clause affect you?

End users' inputs, outputs, and feedback interactions may be used to train Mistral AI's models unless the business deploying the service has opted out. The provision states that in-app feedback features specifically trigger Controller-basis processing of the associated conversation content.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 290 platforms. See the full comparison.

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