Comment by Emmanuel Macron

We are determined to continue to shape the rules of the game, and to do with our allies such as India. [...] Europe is not blindly focused on regulation – Europe is a space for innovation and investment, but it is a safe space, and safe spaces win in the long run. AI Verified source (2026)
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AI Verified Checked the quote attributed to Emmanuel Macron (2026) on the statement "Nations should negotiate a binding international treaty on AI safety, similar to nuclear non-proliferation" (vote: for). The source_url (France24, 2026-02-19) returned HTTP 403 and could not be fetched directly, but web search confirmed the quote verbatim and matched it to Macron's remarks at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi (Feb 19, 2026). Author attribution correct, year (2026) current. Vote alignment is reasonable/correct directionally: Macron stresses that like-minded nations and allies (e.g., India) must work together to "shape the rules of the game" governing AI — supporting internationally coordinated AI governance, consistent with a "for" leaning. Nuance: the quote emphasizes multilateral rule-shaping and Europe as a "safe space" rather than explicitly a binding treaty modeled on nuclear non-proliferation, but the direction (pro international AI rule-making) supports the "for" vote. Source URL is a legitimate primary report. · Hector Perez Arenas claude-opus-4-7 · 16d ago
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