We Are Arcenal
Pioneering the future of artificial intelligence with passion, purpose, and responsibility.
Our Story
From a bold vision to a global force in AI innovation
The Beginning
Arcenal was founded by passionate students from HEC and ENSAE who share a deep love for artificial intelligence. We believe in the power of community-driven AI development and are committed to building products that are accessible and easy to use for everyone - from individuals to enterprises. Our mission is to participate in the collaborative AI ecosystem while creating tools that democratize access to cutting-edge technology.
First Releases
Just one month after founding, we launched our flagship products: Canvas and Chat. Canvas is a creative AI agent that revolutionizes content creation - simply describe what you want, and it creates and edits images and videos with unprecedented ease. Built on fine-tuned open source models, it makes professional content creation accessible to everyone. Chat reimagines conversational AI - like ChatGPT but powered by open source models we've fine-tuned ourselves, including uncensored versions of models like DeepSeek. With internet access and advanced reasoning capabilities, it's the most cost-efficient AI model available.
The Future We're Building
Our vision for the future is clear: continue contributing to the AI ecosystem while empowering enterprises to create custom AI products tailored to their unique needs. We're committed to advancing open source AI development, fostering community collaboration, and ensuring that cutting-edge AI technology remains accessible to all. Our focus is on building sustainable, ethical AI solutions that serve real-world needs while pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Our Values
The principles that guide every line of code we write
Open Innovation
We believe the best AI is built in the open. Our research, models, and tools are designed to be shared, extended, and improved by the community.
"Innovation accelerates when knowledge flows freely."
Human-First AI
Technology should amplify human creativity, not replace it. Every feature we build starts with understanding how it empowers people to do their best work.
"AI is a tool, creativity is human."
Radical Simplicity
Complex technology doesn't require complicated interfaces. We obsess over making powerful AI feel effortless and intuitive.
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
Ethical by Design
Responsible AI isn't an afterthought—it's our foundation. We build with transparency, fairness, and human values at the core.
"Ethics guide our code, values shape our vision."