India is steadily building its global presence in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and recent developments with France and the European Union (EU) show how serious this push is getting.

In early August, India took a big step by finalizing a strategic AI roadmap with France. The goal? To work together on building ethical, transparent, and safe AI systems. The two countries will also collaborate on AI-based research in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and language translation—areas that impact everyday life.

At the same time, India is expanding its AI cooperation with the European Union, focusing on responsible AI governance. This means India and the EU will share ideas and frameworks to ensure AI tools are used in a fair and accountable way. Given the rise of deepfakes, misinformation, and data privacy concerns, this partnership could help shape a better digital future for all.

What makes these partnerships important is that they’re not just about technology—they’re about shared values. India, France, and the EU all agree that AI should be used to benefit society, not harm it. They want AI that respects individual rights, supports innovation, and creates new opportunities for growth and learning.

With AI moving fast, such international collaborations give India a chance to be part of the global conversation, not just a user of technology but a contributor to how it’s built and governed.