Macron shares AI-generated image featuring PM Modi with heart gesture
The Hindu
Macron shares a heartwarming AI image with PM Modi, highlighting India-France collaboration at the AI Impact Summit 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron posted an AI-generated image on X, showcasing himself standing alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amplifying the close technological partnership between the two countries. President Macron is on a three-day state visit visit to India and is the keynote speaker at the AI Impact Summit 2026, being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
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Mr. Macron’s post shared on X on Wednesday (February 19, 2026) wrote, “When friends connect, innovation follows. Ready for The AI Impact Summit!”. The picture shows Mr. Macron and Mr. Modi with bright smiles making a heart gesture. The post hinting at France’s active interest in supporting India in the development of AI infrastructure and mechanism has garnered praise from netizens. Two white coffee mugs bearing the symbols of India and France flags are seen to be placed on the table.
When friends connect, innovation follows. Ready for The AI Impact Summit! pic.twitter.com/oh4700pQ09
In a witty take, Mr. Macron’s photo wrote, “Yes, This Is AI”. The picture has also tagged Mr. Modi, garnering over 28,000 likes and over 1000 comments from social media users.
Earlier in the day, President Macron inaugurated the Franco-Indian Center for Artificial Intelligence in Health, jointly led by AIIMS, Sorbonne University, and the Paris Brain Institute. The health facility at AIIMS is expected to provide quality health service to patients.
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