Mistral Patent for "Code implemented tool calls"

Mistral AI has been granted a US patent for a technology that enables large language models to generate executable code blocks that encapsulate tool calls, which are then executed in a sandboxed environment. The system allows for pausing execution when a tool call is pending, transmitting it to a client for processing, and resuming execution once results are returned. This approach improves how LLMs can interact with external tools and services by handling complex sequences of operations more efficiently.