Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-16 02:33Core Insights - Google has committed to investing approximately $15 billion in building its largest artificial intelligence infrastructure center outside the U.S. in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, over the next five years (2026-2030) [1][3] - This investment represents Google's largest single investment in India to date and is part of a broader push to expand AI capabilities amid rising global demand for cloud and AI services [1][3] Investment Details - The AI center will feature a dedicated data center campus with an initial computing capacity of 1 gigawatt, expandable to several gigawatts [4] - Google is collaborating with AdaniConneX to build the data center and with Bharti Airtel for the construction of the submarine cable landing station [4] Economic Impact - The project is expected to create up to 188,000 jobs in Andhra Pradesh and align with India's AI mission by providing local data solutions and supporting over 900 million internet users [4] - The announcement comes as India and the U.S. strengthen their tech relationship, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing local innovation and Google's role in accelerating India's vision of becoming an "AI-first nation" [3]