Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrated Google’s proposed $15 billion AI data center in Visakhapatnam by unveiling a social media poster titled “VizaG”, featuring the Google logo as the letter ‘G’ and the tagline “Youngest State – Highest Investment.” Calling it a historic milestone, Naidu emphasized that it marks Google’s largest investment outside the US and a transformative step in India’s digital journey. The announcement quickly went viral, underscoring Andhra Pradesh’s rise as a global technology destination.
Alphabet, Google’s parent firm, plans to set up the AI data hub in Visakhapatnam, connecting it to 12 global AI centers. The project will include a gigawatt-scale data campus, an international subsea cable gateway, enhanced energy systems, and a strong fiber network. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said it represents the company’s biggest AI commitment beyond the US. Sundar Pichai added that the hub will advance AI innovation across India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a powerful force for technological democratization, while Naidu highlighted AI’s potential to revolutionize governance, healthcare, agriculture, and industry. India’s growing digital economy and talent base continue to attract major AI infrastructure investments.
