New Delhi, July 4 -- As countries race to secure a foothold in the artificial intelligence revolution, French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are increasingly relying on diplomacy to attract the world's biggest technology companies and accelerate investments in AI infrastructure.

Both leaders have intensified outreach to top technology executives this year, seeking commitments for large-scale investments, AI data centres and broader ecosystem development. Their hands-on engagement has distinguished France and India from many other nations competing to build the infrastructure needed to support the next wave of AI innovation.

Macron hosted leading AI executives during the G7 Summit in June and persuaded ...