What happens to your indexed data when Mistral flips the switch?

The New Stack · 1 week ago · 3

Mistral is requiring enterprise customers to migrate from its proprietary Google Drive and SharePoint connectors to MCP-based alternatives by August 31, with no automatic migration path. The new MCP connectors shift data retrieval away from Mistral's indexed European servers to third-party operators, creating uncertainty around data location, caching, permission enforcement, and deletion timelines. Administrators must manually install replacements and reconnect accounts, while Mistral declines responsibility for how third-party servers handle customer data retrieval and governance.