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Macron Shares AI‑Generated Photo With Modi During India Visit

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AI‑Generated Image Posted on X Gains Massive Engagement On Feb 19 2026, President Emmanuel Macron uploaded an AI‑created picture of himself and Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a heart gesture to X, captioning it “When friends connect, innovation follows. Ready for The AI Impact Summit!” The post attracted more than 28,000 likes and roughly 1,000 comments, sparking widespread online discussion about the use of generative AI in diplomacy [1].

Three‑Day State Visit Includes AI Impact Summit Keynote Macron’s visit, spanning Feb 17‑19, featured a three‑day state itinerary culminating in his keynote address at the AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi [1]. The summit gathers global leaders, technologists, and policymakers to discuss AI governance, ethics, and economic impact, positioning France as a strategic partner in India’s AI ambitions [1].

Franco‑Indian Center for AI in Health Inaugurated Earlier on Feb 19, Macron inaugurated the joint Franco‑Indian Center for AI in Health, a collaboration among AIIMS, Sorbonne University, and the Paris Brain Institute [1]. The centre aims to deploy artificial‑intelligence tools to improve diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatment, and expand access to quality healthcare across both nations [1].

Cultural and Public Health Activities Highlight Bilateral Ties During the visit, Macron jogged along Mumbai’s Marine Drive on Feb 17, promoting youth health, and later paid respects at the Taj Mahal Palace to victims of the 26/11 attacks [1]. He also attended a luncheon on Feb 18 with Indian cinema icons Manoj Bajpayee and Anil Kapoor, emphasizing storytelling’s role in strengthening cultural exchange [1]. Social media reactions interpreted the AI‑generated image and his remarks as a clear signal of France’s commitment to supporting India’s AI infrastructure [1].

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Jan 2026 – Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar undertakes a six‑day visit to France and Luxembourg, meeting French minister Jean‑Noël Barrot, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Deputy PM Xavier Bettel, and IEA chief Fatih Birol to discuss energy, trade and strategic autonomy, laying groundwork for deeper India‑France cooperation [2].

Jan 9, 2026 – Jaishankar meets President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, conveys Prime Minister Modi’s warm wishes, and declares “the India‑France strategic partnership enjoys very positive sentiments,” while stressing multipolarity and the need for stronger ties in technology and AI ahead of an upcoming summit [2].

Jan 9, 2026 – At the Ambassadors’ Conference of France, Jaishankar remarks that “changes in trade, finance, technology, energy and connectivity demand a partnership that embraces strategic autonomy,” signaling a policy shift toward deeper collaboration with Europe [2].

Feb 17, 2026 – During his India state visit, Macron jogs along Mumbai’s Marine Drive, promoting youth health, and later pays tribute at the Taj Mahal Palace to victims of the 26/11 terror attacks (2008), underscoring the diplomatic emphasis on shared security memories [1].

Feb 18, 2026 – Macron joins a cultural luncheon with Indian cinema legends such as Manoj Bajpayee and Anil Kapoor, who highlight storytelling as a bridge for India‑France cultural exchange and soft‑power ties [1].

Feb 19, 2026 – Macron inaugurates the Franco‑Indian Center for AI in Health, a joint venture of AIIMS, Sorbonne University and the Paris Brain Institute, aimed at delivering AI‑driven quality health services across both nations [1].

Feb 19, 2026 – Macron delivers the keynote address at the AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the summit’s launch as a platform for bilateral AI collaboration and innovation [1].

Feb 19, 2026 – Macron posts an AI‑generated image on X showing himself and Prime Minister Modi making a heart gesture, captioned “When friends connect, innovation follows. Ready for The AI Impact Summit!”; the post garners over 28 000 likes and signals France’s active support for India’s AI ecosystem [1].

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