Google Faces Opposition Over Massive Data Center in Visakhapatnam

Google's plans to build a massive AI data center in Visakhapatnam, India, face opposition from local residents and environmental activists due to concerns about electricity and water consumption. The company states that the facility will utilize air-cooling systems instead of water, as part of a $15 billion investment in Andhra Pradesh. Alexander Smith, Google's infrastructure and energy chief, emphasized that environmental assessments are conducted before project commencement, focusing on electricity stability and water risks.