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Google’s AI Data Center Build-Out in India Faces Local Backlash

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By John Su/Ai Chi

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Google’s planned US$15 billion data center in Andhra Pradesh, India, has sparked local opposition over land loss, environmental damage, resource pressures and uncertain job prospects. While officials tout economic growth and job creation, farmers and activists question whether the benefits outweigh the costs to local communities.