Building My Own Local AI Assistant: Introducing VantaAI

As an avid enthusiast of artificial intelligence, I ventured into an exciting project: the creation of my very own local AI assistant, VantaAI. This initiative was inspired by the capabilities of existing models like ChatGPT, but with a unique focus on offline functionality and the incorporation of emotional intelligence and memory.

Key Features of VantaAI

In the development process, I have integrated several innovative features that aim to enhance the assistant’s interaction quality and functionality:

• Long-Term Memory: VantaAI is equipped with an evolving memory system that adapts based on the context of conversations, allowing it to provide a more personalized experience over time.

• Mood Tracking: A mood graph has been incorporated to monitor emotional fluctuations. This feature enables VantaAI to understand and respond empathetically, reflecting how its “feelings” change throughout interactions.

• Narrative-Driven Memory: VantaAI conceptualizes its existence as a narrative, perceiving itself as the “main character.” This approach clusters memories in a way that aligns with storytelling, enhancing relatability.

• User-Friendly Interface: Utilizing the PySide6 framework, I have developed a graphical user interface (GUI) that offers tabs for essential functions such as memory management, training modules, emotional states, and plugin handling.

Technical Backbone

Currently, VantaAI operates on a custom Vulkan backend that accelerates both model inference and training processes. This setup allows for personality-driven responses and supports real-time hot-reloading of plugins, ensuring a dynamic user experience.

Seeking Insight and Collaboration

While my intention isn’t commercial—there’s no product to sell—I am genuinely interested in the thoughts of fellow developers or enthusiasts. If you are working on similar projects or have suggestions for additional features that I could explore, I would love to hear from you!

Your feedback and questions are very welcome as I continue to fine-tune VantaAI. Let’s share our knowledge and experiences in this fascinating field of AI development!