New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that India and France share the "same objective" on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and do not want to be "totally dependent" on US and Chinese models, emphasising the need for a balanced and sovereign approach to emerging technologies.

Speaking at an event at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Macron highlighted the importance of strategic autonomy in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

"I think it is important that this innovation becomes a very important part of our countries. I believe we share the same objective in India and France, and in Europe -- that we do not want to be totally dependent on US and Chinese models. We believe we nee...