Macron: India, France to Lead AI, Not Depend on US or China Models

• French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized strategic autonomy for India and France in AI, aiming for a balanced model independent of US or Chinese influence.
• Macron stated that India and France will become AI leaders by developing computing capacity, talent, and capital, actively competing in the global AI race.
• A major announcement was made to increase the number of Indian students in France to 30,000 by 2030, with a reciprocal increase for French students in India.
• Macron promised to simplify the visa process for Indian students pursuing long courses like PhDs, ensuring visas align with course durations.
• The collaboration between Delhi and Paris aims to create a new global alternative in technology, moving beyond Silicon Valley or Beijing dominance.