# India Is Moving Fast to Build A.I. Data Centers. A Coastal City May Pay the Price.

- Published: 2026-07-16T05:24:49Z
- Updated: 2026-07-16T12:01:23Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/world/asia/india-ai-data-centers-google.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Top Stories
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With India lagging in the technology, officials are embracing giant data centers. But critics say the megaprojects will use up energy and water, without providing long-term jobs.

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