Adani announced that the Adani-Google partnership at Visakhapatnam will help create an energy-efficient AI future led by India. The project involves developing India’s largest AI data centre campus and new green energy infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. This collaboration between Adani Enterprises’ AdaniConneX and Google marks a major milestone in India’s AI growth journey.

The new facility will include Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) to power advanced AI applications. It will support sectors like healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and finance by accelerating AI-driven innovation. Adani emphasized that this project will empower India’s brightest minds to solve complex challenges.

Google’s AI hub in Visakhapatnam represents a $15 billion investment over five years (2026–2030). The initiative includes gigawatt-scale data centre operations, clean energy systems, and a robust subsea cable network to handle large AI workloads.

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Welcoming the graduates, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Satish Kumar spoke about the university’s steady progress in academics, research, innovation, and community engagement. He commended students for their dedication and achievements.

Chief Guest Prof. Madhu Murthy urged students to use their education for leadership, service, and social transformation. He said Andhra Pradesh’s future depends on a skilled and innovative workforce ready for an AI-driven world.

Founder Chancellor Dr. Paarivendhar praised the university’s role in shaping global thinkers, while Pro-Chancellor Dr. Sathyanarayanan encouraged continuous learning and responsible citizenship. The ceremony concluded with the graduation pledge, national anthem, and vote of thanks, marking a milestone in the university’s journey.

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The announcement follows Nvidia’s $100 billion investment, which gives OpenAI access to roughly 10 gigawatts of AI data centers. This deal alone surpasses the GDP of some countries. Altman also launched Stargate, a $500 billion partnership with Oracle and SoftBank to build massive AI super-hubs in the U.S. The first site is under construction in Abilene, Texas, with five more locations planned, totaling nearly 7 gigawatts of capacity.

Experts have raised concerns about energy availability. Running such massive facilities requires enormous electricity, and the grid may not be ready. Brad Gastwirth of Circular Technology called energy the “silent bottleneck” for Silicon Valley’s AI projects. Producing a gigawatt each week is like powering a major city repeatedly, posing climate and infrastructure challenges.

Despite this, Altman remains optimistic. He sees the project as an opportunity to rethink infrastructure at a planetary scale. If successful, OpenAI will not only train larger AI models but also reshape how technology and energy intersect worldwide.

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