Google's Investment in Andhra Pradesh AI Data Centre
Google has announced a $15 billion investment over five years to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Andhra Pradesh, India. This marks Google's largest investment in the country and is in collaboration with the Adani Group and Airtel. The project includes the development of a new international subsea gateway.
Significance and Collaboration
- The data centre will be part of Google’s global AI network, spanning 12 countries.
- It will be located in Visakhapatnam, making it the largest AI hub outside the United States.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, highlighted the hub's potential to accelerate AI innovation and drive growth in India.
Economic Impact
- The AI hub is projected to generate at least $15 billion in American GDP over five years due to increased cloud and AI adoption.
- The initiative aims to create substantial economic and societal opportunities for both India and the United States.
Infrastructure and Job Creation
- The project includes a new international subsea gateway with multiple subsea cables landing in Visakhapatnam.
- The data centre is expected to create 1.88 lakh jobs directly or indirectly.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the initiative's role in shaping India's AI future and creating high-value jobs.
Partnerships and Future Vision
- Developed with AdaniConneX and Airtel, the hub is part of a broader plan to meet India's digital demand.
- IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stressed the importance of reskilling and upskilling IT professionals as part of the project.
The AI data centre is part of a larger effort to position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for technological innovation and responsible AI development.
