Google invests $15 billion in India's AI infrastructure
Google just announced a massive $15 billion investment over five years to build up India's AI infrastructure.
The plan includes a new subsea data gateway in Visakhapatnam and fresh fiber-optic routes linking India with the US, Singapore, South Africa, and Australia.
New undersea cable routes will boost internet connectivity
Three new undersea cable routes are coming: Visakhapatnam to South Africa (via Chennai), Mumbai to Western Australia, and another connecting Singapore.
This will make Visakhapatnam a major global data hub alongside Mumbai and Chennai—think faster internet and better connectivity for everyone.
Google.org is also funding AI for public services and research
Google.org is also putting in $30 million each for using AI in public services and scientific research.
Plus, Google Cloud will help train 20 million Indian public servants across 800 districts (in 18 languages!) through the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
It's all about making tech work for more people, not just big cities or techies.