Google invests $15B in new AI hub in India
On October 15, 2025, Google announced a $15 billion investment over five years to build a massive AI and data hub in Visakhapatnam, India. The project includes a 1-gigawatt data center, expanded fiber and energy infrastructure, and an international subsea cable gateway. It aims to boost research, job creation, and local innovation while strengthening India’s role in global AI. Significance: A strategic shift positioning Asia as a major AI infrastructure and talent center.