Google Defends $15 Billion Vizag AI Hub Amid Water Scarcity Protests
Google's $15 billion AI data center in Visakhapatnam will use air-cooling technology instead of water-based cooling to address freshwater concerns, said Alexander Smith, head of infrastructure and energy for Asia-Pacific. Google assessed local water, power, environment, connectivity, and talent before choosing the site. Despite protests over water scarcity, land, and environment, Google plans clean energy investments and infrastructure upgrades, committing to a multi-decade project.
Business Standard··Visakhapatnam



