What happens when a Google data centre comes to town? Southern India is finding out

Southern India is witnessing the arrival of Google's largest data center project outside the U.S., promising significant investments and job creation. This move is part of India's broader strategy to capitalize on the AI boom, but it raises questions about the environmental and social impacts on the local community. While the project could bolster India's tech sector, it also highlights the broader implications of massive data centers on infrastructure and local ecosystems.