Alphabet to invest $15bn in AI data hub in India
Summary
Alphabet will invest $15 billion to establish a major AI data hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as part of its global AI network, aiming to accelerate AI innovation and growth in India.
Key Points
- Alphabet plans to invest $15 billion over five years to build a major AI data hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- The hub will be the largest AI centre outside the United States, integrating cloud, AI infrastructure, renewable energy, and fibre-optic networks.
- This investment aligns with Andhra Pradesh's goal to develop 6GW of data centre capacity by 2029 and follows India's rapid data centre industry growth.
- Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurien and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the facility's role in boosting AI innovation and nationwide growth in India.
