Macron, Modi court tech CEOs in AI infrastructure race

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are actively courting major tech CEOs to secure massive investments in AI infrastructure. Both leaders are leveraging personal relationships and national resources to ensure their countries remain competitive in the global AI race.
Why it matters
The personal involvement of heads of state in securing AI infrastructure highlights the strategic importance of AI as a pillar of future national economic power.
Countries are scrambling not to fall behind in AI — and French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are leading a personal charm offensives to court tech CEOs.
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