France President Macron Praises India Digital Systems At AI Summit
France President Emmanuel Macron praised digital public infrastructure of India at the AI Impact Summit, saying the country has created technology systems at population scale that few others have achieved.
Macron On India Digital Infrastructure
Macron highlighted India’s large-scale platforms used for identity verification, payments and public services, noting they demonstrate how technology can serve millions efficiently. He described India’s approach as a model of combining innovation with public accessibility, especially in emerging economies managing large populations.
AI Cooperation Between India And France
The remarks came during discussions on expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence research, governance and innovation. Both countries have been exploring partnerships involving data, startups and academic collaboration to strengthen technological capability and responsible AI development.
Global Role In AI Development
Leaders at the summit discussed the need for international coordination on standards, safety and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence. India’s experience in deploying digital services at scale was cited as relevant to future global frameworks aimed at inclusive technology access.
