# Global pursuit of strategic autonomy and AI cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-pursuit-of-strategic-autonomy-and-ai-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-20T07:30:16.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Global geopolitical trends are increasingly defined by a pursuit of strategic autonomy and technological competition. In France, President Emmanuel Macron is advocating for European independence in defense, energy, and technology, a goal reinforced by an expanded partnership with Canada covering space, critical minerals, and advanced technologies. At the 18th BRICS Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the creation of an open-source artificial intelligence community to foster cooperation among member nations. This initiative aims to ensure member states become major players in the technological revolution through shared development and openness. China is specifically prioritizing AI research in sectors such as intelligent manufacturing and healthcare. Recent advancements include research into brain-machine interfaces for assistive devices, such as intelligent wheelchairs, and the development of AI-driven personalized medical monitoring systems to improve accessibility through digital technologies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: China promotes AI cooperation and medical innovation at BRICS Summit At the 18th BRICS Summit, President Xi Jinping urged member nations to cooperate on AI innovation. China is advancing AI in healthcare, including brain-machine interfaces for increased mobility. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-promotes-ai-cooperation-and-medical-innovation-at-brics-summit ### 2026-09-19: Global powers pursue strategic autonomy and AI cooperation France is advancing strategic autonomy through new partnerships, while China proposes an open-source AI community at BRICS amid intensifying global technology competition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-powers-pursue-strategic-autonomy-and-ai-cooperation --- Cite as: Global pursuit of strategic autonomy and AI cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-pursuit-of-strategic-autonomy-and-ai-cooperation