Andhra Pradesh and Google Ink Historic $15 Billion AI Deal

The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a landmark agreement with Google for a $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam. This project, announced by CM N Chandrababu Naidu, marks a significant technological milestone for the state and India, aiming to create the largest AI and data hub outside the USA.

In a move that signals a technological leap forward, the Andhra Pradesh government has signed a monumental deal with tech giant Google to establish a $15 billion gigawatt-scale Artificial Intelligence data centre in Visakhapatnam.

Championed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu as the state's largest tech achievement, the agreement was finalized in New Delhi with Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman present.

This centre, the largest of its kind outside the United States, aims to set the foundation for India's first AI city and represents a major step in the nation's technological journey. The initiative also includes plans for an expanded fiber-optic network and a cable landing station in Visakhapatnam, enhancing India's digital connectivity.

(With inputs from agencies.)