Yes, it’s AI… PM Modi and Macron together made ‘Heart’ Sign, this special photo went viral on the internet

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 19, 2026

PM Modi Macron AI Photo: French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day official visit to India these days. While serious issues like defense and technology are being discussed during this visit, a picture has caught everyone’s attention which has created a stir on social media.

President Macron has shared a photo generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which both the leaders are smiling with their hands forming a ‘heart’. Are seen making the sign.

Message of innovation and friendship

Macron posted this picture on his social media handle and wrote that when friends meet, innovation happens. I’m ready for the AI Impact Summit! The most special thing about this picture is that it is clearly written below it that it is an AI generated picture. This photo has come at a time when both the countries are meeting for the ‘AI Impact Summit’ to be held in New Delhi. We are going to take part in this where strategies will be made on future technology and cooperation.

When friends connect, innovation follows. Ready for The AI Impact Summit! pic.twitter.com/oh4700pQ09
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 18, 2026

‘Special’ in Defense and Technology partnership

During this visit of Macron, bilateral talks took place between the two leaders in Mumbai. In this, it was agreed to increase cooperation in important areas like defence, trade, space, energy and innovation. Making a big announcement in the defense sector, PM Modi said that India and France together will make the world’s first helicopter (H-125) which can fly to the height of Mount Everest. Its assembly line is located in India at ‘Airbus’ and ‘Tata’ Has been started in partnership with.

India and France have power in AI race

Addressing an event in Delhi, Macron admitted that India and France may currently lag behind the US and China in the global AI race but they are competing strongly. He also said that to survive in this race, three things are most important: computing capacity, talent and capital.

Will France replace Russia?

According to the data, Russia’s share in India’s defense imports, which was once 70-80%, has now come down to 36%, while France has reached second place with 33%. Experts believe that after big deals like Rafale, France can soon become India’s biggest defense partner.