Vizag poised for AI-driven economic transformation

VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam is standing at the edge of an industrial evolution. In recent months, the city has become a focal point for global tech giants, with Google, Sify, and Reliance Industries announcing massive AI data centre projects.

If these plans materialise by 2030, the city is projected to host a staggering 2.5 to 2.8 gigawatts (GW) of capacity, a scale that would place it among the world’s elite digital hubs, rivalling major clusters in the United States. While the economic promise is undeniable, a complex dialogue is emerging between those who see a brighter future and those who urge caution regarding the city’s resources.