The news that Google is partnering with Adani Group and Bharti Airtel to invest $15 billion in a new AI hub in Visakhapatnam is nothing short of monumental. (Source). This isn't merely a financial investment; it represents a strategic convergence of global AI prowess, formidable national infrastructure, and widespread digital connectivity.
What we are witnessing is the physical manifestation of the AI revolution on Indian soil. This trinity of power—Google's advanced algorithms, Adani's logistical and energy infrastructure, and Airtel's vast network—is set to create an ecosystem that will accelerate India's technological trajectory immensely. The choice of Vizag, a departure from the usual tech corridors, signals a commitment to fostering distributed growth across the nation.
Reading this news took me back to my reflections from April 2018. In a blog post titled "Quantum Jump ?", I wrote about Google's then-new 'Talk to Books' semantic search engine. I was contemplating the future, asking questions about where this technology was headed. I wondered if such AI advancements would lead to the "Elimination of intermediaries like head-hunters / recruiters?"
The core idea I want to convey is this — take a moment to notice that I had brought up this thought years ago. I had already predicted that the very nature of industries would be challenged by the march of AI. Now, seeing the plans for this AI hub, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. This massive infrastructure is precisely the kind of engine required to bring about the disruptions I envisioned. Reflecting on it today, I feel a sense of validation and a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context. The future I was musing about is no longer a distant concept; it is being built, brick by digital brick, in Visakhapatnam.
This collaboration is a powerful statement about India's role in the dawning age of artificial intelligence. We are not just participants; we are becoming the architects of our own technological destiny.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
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