PM Modi & Macron at AI Summit: Modi heads to Paris to co-chair the AI Action Summit with Macron, pushing for tech sovereignty.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Feb 10, 2025
Tech Sovereignty Agenda: Both leaders aim to reduce dependence on US and China by promoting tech sovereignty for India and France.
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Strategic Partnership: Macron emphasizes the strong India-France partnership in defense and technology, highlighting India’s training power.
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AI and Autonomy: Modi and Macron want AI innovation to happen in India and France, avoiding over-reliance on the US or Chinese models.
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Focus on Sustainable Tech: Both countries aim to create data centers powered by sustainable energy, ensuring local control over technology.
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Global Tech Leadership: Macron believes India and France are on the leading edge of tech development, with the US and China ahead in some areas.
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Training Future Leaders: Both countries focus on training talented professionals who can contribute to their tech industries both domestically and abroad.
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Shared Worldview: Macron stresses the mutual interest between India and France in shaping tech sovereignty for the future.
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The COVID Impact: The pandemic highlighted the need for tech sovereignty as nations turned inward, realizing the risks of dependency.
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The Third Way: Macron advocates for a “third way” forward in the tech race, balancing innovation with strategic independence for both nations.