- Published on October 29, 2025
- In AI Features
Vizag on the Verge of Becoming India’s AI and Student Capital?
“This hub will encourage universities to design new courses and offerings”.
Image by Nalini Nirad
- By Merin Susan John
Google’s decision to invest $15 billion to set up its largest AI hub outside the US in Visakhapatnam marks a moment for India’s digital economy and a turning point for students. Beyond the investment, the hub will initiate a new phase in which global AI innovation and talent development are converging on Indian soil.
Calling it one of the most significant developments in India’s technology landscape, Dr Nipun Sharma, CEO of TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, told AIM the initiative is expected to create “5,000–6,000 direct jobs and an additional 20,000–30,000 indirect opportunities, with the government estimating associated employment for over 1,80,000 people.”
But the real impact, he said, lies in the kind of opportunities this hub will unlock for India’s student
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Merin Susan John
Merin Susan John is a journalist at Analytics India Magazine, reporting on the intersection of AI and human capital. She can be reached at merin.john@aimmediahouse.com
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