NEW DELHI: on Thursday appeared to take a subtle dig at , following Google’s announcement to invest USD 15 billion over five years to build a one-gigawatt Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.
Posting on X, Lokesh wrote, "They say Andhra food is spicy. Seems some of our investments are too. Some neighbours are already feeling the burn.”
The remarks come after Shivakumar defended Bengaluru’s position as India’s top IT hub. Speaking on Wednesday, he said, “There is no match for Bengaluru in terms of infrastructure, human resources and innovation. Some people take the name of Bengaluru as they need it to market themselves.”
At Vidhana Soudha, he added, “I will not react to the statements of Nara Lokesh or someone else. There are 25 lakh IT professionals and 2 lakh foreigners working in Bengaluru. Bengaluru's contribution to the country is immense. There is no match for Bengaluru.”
On the Google AI hub, he said, “How can we stop them from going to Andhra Pradesh. They are going there because they are offering many concessions. Let them experience other places too.”
Regarding Karnataka’s missing Rs 1 lakh crore investment, Shivakumar said, “Foreign dignitaries keep meeting us to explore investment in the state. No one is leaving Bengaluru. We don't have to advertise; the inherent strength of Bengaluru attracts investments.”
The Google AI hub, announced during the ‘Bharat AI Shakti’ event in New Delhi on Tuesday, will be the company’s largest outside the United States.
The TOI City Desk is an indefatigable team of journalists dedicat...
Read MoreThe TOI City Desk is an indefatigable team of journalists dedicated to bringing you the pulse of cities from across the nation, all day and all night. Our mission is to curate, report, and deliver city news that matters to readers of The Times of India. With a keen focus on urban life, governance, culture, and local issues, we provide a comprehensive view of the ever-evolving cityscapes. Our team works tirelessly to keep readers informed about the latest developments, ensuring that they are connected to the heartbeat of cities across India, right when it happens. The TOI City Desk is a trusted source for staying in touch with the local stories that shape your world.
Read Less