PM Modi Welcomes Launch of Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam

Context

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the launch of the Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a global technology and AI innovation leader.The announcement follows a post by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, highlighting the company’s commitment to strengthening India’s digital infrastructure and AI ecosystem.

Key Highlights

• The Google AI Hub will serve as a state-of-the-art center for artificial intelligence research, innovation, and capacity building.
• The project includes gigawatt-scale data center infrastructure, reinforcing India’s position as a hub for emerging technologies.
• PM Modi, in his statement, said that the initiative aligns with his government’s vision of building a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) through digital empowerment and technological innovation.
• He emphasized that access to cutting-edge AI tools will empower citizens, entrepreneurs, and researchers, while boosting India’s digital economy.

Significance

• Strengthens India’s AI and data infrastructure in collaboration with global tech leaders.
• Positions Visakhapatnam as a potential AI and data hub in South India.
• Boosts job creation, innovation, and digital skill development.
• Reinforces India’s commitment to ethical and inclusive AI growth, in line with the Digital India and Viksit Bharat 2047 missions.
  
  Updated - October 14, 2025 3:40 PM| News On Air