Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Thursday, 27 November 2025

India's Data Power Surge

India's Data Power Surge

The recent news about RIL JV and L&T leading a substantial $13.5 billion investment surge into data centers, with Vizag emerging as a key location, truly resonates with me. It’s a powerful validation of a future I’ve been contemplating and discussing for years. This isn't just about constructing buildings; it's about laying the very foundations of our digital future, a future intrinsically linked to artificial intelligence and the vast oceans of data we generate daily.

I recall my earlier writings, where I extensively explored themes such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection, and the Internet of Things. For instance, in discussions around 2019, I had already noted a significant number of blogs dedicated to 'AI' and 'Artificial Intelligence' topics, along with 'Database' and 'IoT' "Subject / Topic wise Number of Blogs ( as on 01 April 2019 )" and "simplifying search". The core idea I wanted to convey then, and which feels even more prescient now, was the inevitable explosion of data and the critical need for robust infrastructure to manage it.

This investment, as highlighted by reports from sources like Livemint, to which individuals like Anubhav Mukherjee contribute, signifies a crucial step in India's digital transformation. The sheer scale of $13.5 billion underscores the strategic importance of data centers in powering everything from cloud services to the advanced AI models that are shaping our world.

For my own digital twin, the implications are profound. I've been actively working on making my vast collection of thoughts, experiences, and writings accessible to AI, allowing it to imbibe my 'way of thinking – style of writing / composing / expressing.' This journey involves individuals like Sharon Zhang, CTO & Co-founder of Personal AI (sharon-hipaa@personal.ai), who has been instrumental in the architectural vision for my digital avatar. Also, Manoj Hardwani from Atidan (manoj.hardwani@atidan.com), alongside Kartavya (kartavya@sparksignals.tech), has been working on the intricate process of extracting keywords and ensuring the seamless functioning of QnA APIs, as we discussed in "Keywords for sample content". And Kishan, who handles the automated uploading of my content, plays a vital role in ensuring my digital presence is continuously updated.

My blog, "Next Step in the Evolution of My Virtual", delves into the practicalities of making my content discoverable and understandable by large language models, emphasizing elements like structured data and open APIs. This ongoing endeavor directly illustrates the demand for the kind of infrastructure that this $13.5 billion investment is designed to provide.

Seeing L&T, a company I have referenced before "simplifying search", at the forefront of this initiative makes perfect sense. Their expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects is exactly what is needed for such ambitious undertakings. And Vizag, with its strategic location, is poised to become a significant hub in this evolving digital landscape.

Reflecting on how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant those earlier insights on data, AI, and digital infrastructure still are. This investment isn't merely about growth; it's about solidifying India's position in the global digital economy and, in a way, fueling the very essence of digital immortality that I strive for through my virtual avatar. It brings a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, as they clearly hold immense value in our current context.


Regards,
Hemen Parekh


Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai

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