India-France Unite to Challenge US-China AI Dominance: Macron Delivers Bold Message at AIIMS
New Delhi, February 19, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron announced India-France commitment to end US-China monopoly in AI during New Delhi’s ‘AI Impact Summit’ and AIIMS address. Both nations aim to develop sovereign, balanced AI models serving humanity, not spectators to foreign tech.
Invest in computing power, talent, capital to compete. AI must be transparent, unbiased, culturally diverse. “India-France passion suffices to challenge dominance,” he stated.
Inaugurated Indo-French Centre for AI in Health (IF-CAIH) at AIIMS Delhi with Sorbonne University, Paris Brain Institute, IIT Delhi. Focus: AI-driven medical education, complex health challenges. Health Minister JP Nadda attended.
Macron engaged Indian innovators Priyanka Das Rajkakati, Mannan Suri: Tech development benefits world, not elite powers. Builds on Paris AI Summit co-chaired by Modi-Macron.