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Macron and Modi turn on personal charm offensives as France and India race to secure AI investment
Saturday, July 4, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are meeting with technology executives to attract investment in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud infrastructure in their respective countries. Macron has been engaged in discussions with tech leaders regarding France's AI infrastructure development plans. Modi has been conducting similar outreach with technology company executives to advance India's AI and cloud computing capabilities. Both leaders are competing to secure corporate investment in these sectors.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/04/macron-modi-ai-infrastructure-tech-ceos.html
