Google revealed its plans to invest $15 billion in India over the next five years to establish its first artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam. This hub will feature gigawatt-scale data center operations, energy infrastructure, an expanded fiber-optic network, and a new international subsea gateway. The investment highlights India’s importance as a key technology and talent base in the global AI competition, bringing in high-value infrastructure and foreign investment that can boost the country’s digital transformation ambitions.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai discussed the ambitious plans with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who emphasized that the investment aligns with India’s vision of becoming a developed country and democratizing technology. The initiative is set to pioneer a generational shift in AI capability, creating economic and societal opportunities for both India and the United States. Business conglomerate Adani Group has also partnered with Google for developing the AI hub, showcasing the collaborative effort to drive AI innovation and growth across the country.