In Brief Posted: 11:17 AM PST · February 26, 2026 Image Credits: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images Enterprises have struggled to find a return on investment from adopting AI tools. Now AI companies are trying a new tactic to get their tech to stick by partnering with consultants. On Thursday, French AI research lab Mistral AI and global consulting giant Accenture announced a multiyear partnership . The deal entails the two companies working together to develop enterprise tech powered by Mistral’s AI models for clients. Financial terms and duration of the deal were not disclosed. TechCrunch reached out for more information. This deal also includes Accenture becoming a Mistral customer and rolling out its technology to its underlying employees. While Mistral is often seen as a smaller European peer to the sprawling U.S.…