The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, organised the third edition of the India–France AI Policy Roundtable at IISc on Friday. The event was held as part of the pre-summit series leading up to the AI Impact Summit 2026, which will be hosted by India.
The roundtable continued the Track 1.5 dialogue series on AI policy cooperation between India and France, following earlier sessions held in Bengaluru and Paris. Discussions focused on advancing collaboration in key areas such as AI infrastructure, industry partnerships, research cooperation, and responsible AI governance, reflecting a shared vision of equitable access to AI resources and inclusive innovation.
The session was co-chaired by Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy of the President of the French Republic for Artificial Intelligence, and Amit A. Shukla, Joint Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs. Both underlined the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and fostering responsible AI ecosystems.
Participants highlighted that India’s AI landscape—anchored in digital public infrastructure, a thriving startup ecosystem, and world-class academic institutions—offers a strong foundation for co-development with French partners. The French side reiterated its commitment to promoting human-centric AI and expanding industrial cooperation to enhance access to AI resources and computing capacity.
The roundtable was co-moderated by Professor Chiranjib Bhattacharyya from IISc and Professor Francis Rousseaux from ETI Expertise France and the iSPIRT Foundation. The discussions saw participation from representatives across government, industry, academia, and startups from both countries, including senior officials from OPSA, MeitY, the French Embassy, and key industry leaders from India and France.