French President Macron Articulates India's Global Vision Beyond Major Powers
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Macron: India, France to Lead AI, Not Depend on US or China Models
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News18•18-02-2026, 19:56
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.