Google on Tuesday announced a $15 billion investment in India over the next five years to establish its first artificial intelligence hub in the country.
The hub, located in Visakhapatnam in southern India, will be one of Google’s largest globally, featuring gigawatt-scale data centers, advanced energy infrastructure, and an expanded fiber-optic network, the company said.
The investment highlights India’s role as a key technology and talent base in the global AI race. Google said the project will also include a new international subsea gateway connecting to its existing terrestrial and undersea cables spanning over 2 million miles.
“The initiative creates substantial economic and societal opportunities for both India and the United States, while pioneering a generational shift in AI capability,” the company said.
CEO Sundar Pichai told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the hub will accelerate AI innovation and drive growth across India. Modi welcomed the investment, saying it aligns with India’s vision of becoming a developed nation and will help democratize technology.
The Adani Group confirmed its partnership with Google for developing the AI hub.
