In this context, Kerala is showcasing its capability as a hub for AI-driven technological development, thanks to Labi George, an American-Malayali entrepreneur with family roots in Kochi. Torque’s ‘Dispatch AI’ secured first place in the Best of AI category at the Google Maps Platform Awards, underscoring this achievement. This development centre played a crucial role in winning the Google Maps Platform Award. Dispatch AI is an AI assistant that streamlines last-mile delivery in the logistics sector. Labi George also announced plans to launch the ‘Torque AI Fellowship Program’ within a year to benefit engineering students in Kerala.