Google is reportedly investing $6 billion to establish its largest AI data center outside the U.S. in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This 1-gigawatt facility includes $2 billion dedicated to renewable energy infrastructure, making it Asia’s biggest data center by capacity and investment. The project is expected to anchor Andhra Pradesh’s ambitious plan to build 6 GW of data center capacity in the next five years.
In a digital twist to political communication, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant’s AI-generated 3D image created using Google’s ‘Nano Banana’ tool has gone viral. The hyper-realistic photo has been widely shared by BJP Goa and fan pages, showcasing the CM in a new, futuristic light and highlighting the growing impact of AI in public engagement.
The Government of Goa’s AI Mission 2027 takes a major step forward as Sarvam AI, India’s leading sovereign AI startup, extends its support for building a culturally rooted, inclusive AI ecosystem. Discussions include policy research, a Centre of Excellence, and AI-powered citizen services.
Sony Research India and Goa University signed a landmark MoU on August 14, 2025, to establish the Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AAI) Laboratory at the Goa University Research Park Unit (GURU). This is the first industry-supported AI lab at the university, designed to foster cutting-edge research in multimodal data, AI innovation, and capacity building through fellowships, joint projects, and training.
YouTube has started using AI in the U.S. to identify users under 18, applying age-based restrictions even if users lie about their age. The move aims to strengthen online safety for minors—but it raises major concerns over privacy and accuracy.
