Google's $15bn AI datacentre in Indian village faces protests over land and power

The Guardian reports Google's $15bn AI datacentre project in Andhra Pradesh, its largest hyperscale site outside the US, was cleared in nine days without public consultation. Permitted capacity of 2.51GW is more than double the publicly announced 1GW. Locals cite confiscated land and over 100 acres of deforestation, with three petitions filed to India's National Green Tribunal.

• Announced at 1GW, permitted capacity is 2.51GW
• Environmental clearance granted in 9 days with no public hearing
• Project spans three datacentres around Visakhapatnam
• Three petitions filed with India's National Green Tribunal