India is stepping into the AI era with Vishaka Patnam, Andhra Pradesh, emerging as the country’s first AI-focused city. Google recently announced a massive $15 billion investment over the next five years to build a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence hub — its largest outside the United States.

What the AI Hub Will Include

The upcoming hub will be a high-tech powerhouse featuring:

• Advanced data centers for Google’s services like Search, YouTube, and Workspace

• Renewable energy infrastructure to power operations sustainably

• Undersea cables connecting Vishaka Patnam to global networks, making it a critical node for worldwide internet traffic

The facility is expected to generate 100,000 jobs across tech, research, engineering, and support services. Beyond employment, it will boost AI research, startups, and innovation in the region.

Building India’s First AI City

Google’s hub is just the starting point. Andhra Pradesh’s government plans to develop an entire AI city around it, with tech parks, innovation centers, research labs, and startups. The vision is modeled after Hyderabad’s IT success, where Microsoft’s entry in the 1990s transformed the city into a global IT hub.

Since Hyderabad is now part of Telangana, Vishaka Patnam is Andhra Pradesh’s chance to become the state’s new economic and technological capital. Officials believe the city can achieve in 10 years what Hyderabad took 30 years to accomplish, thanks to the exponential potential of AI.

Why Vishaka Patnam?

Vishaka Patnam is not just about AI. It is already an industrial and port city with a rich history:

• Steel production: The city’s steel plant produced 31 lakh tons in February 2025, setting a monthly record

• Port activity: Vishaka Patnam port handled 82 million tons of cargo last year, India’s fourth-highest

• Strategic location: As an eastern coastal city, it is perfect for undersea internet cables and global connectivity

Its combination of industrial strength, coastal location, and historical trade importance gives Vishaka Patnam a strong foundation to become a tech hub.

Leadership and Policy Support

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, known for his tech-forward governance, is again playing a key role in driving investments. When Microsoft transformed Hyderabad, Naidu was at the helm. Today, with Google investing in Vishaka Patnam, strong leadership is once again guiding Andhra Pradesh’s AI ambitions.

India’s AI Boom

Vishaka Patnam’s AI city is part of India’s larger tech growth story. Major investments include:

• Amazon: Billions in Maharashtra and Telangana

• Microsoft: $3 billion in data centers in Pune and Hyderabad

• OpenAI: Exploring potential expansion in India

With data centers, renewable energy, and skilled talent converging in one city, India is poised to ride the AI wave globally.

Conclusion

Vishaka Patnam is set to become India’s first AI city, combining infrastructure, tech, and policy in a way that can transform the region into a global AI hub. For gadget enthusiasts, tech professionals, and investors, this city will soon be a hotspot for innovation and digital growth.