Introduction
Welcome to an exciting journey of building your very own AI assistant! I’m Emma Walsh, and today, I’m going to walk you through the process of creating an AI assistant from scratch. We’ll explore practical examples, detailed steps, and insightful tips to make this an engaging and informative experience. Let’s dive in!
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