Building an Offline AI Assistant: My Journey with VantaAI

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, I have embarked on an exciting journey to create my own AI assistant, aptly named VantaAI. Drawing inspiration from existing models like ChatGPT, my goal is to design an AI that operates entirely offline while incorporating unique features such as emotional memory and mood management.

The Vision Behind VantaAI

VantaAI is not just another assistant; it is a project aimed at simulating human-like interactions through emotional understanding and personal identity. Here are some of the core features I’ve integrated so far:

• Adaptive Long-Term Memory: VantaAI’s memory evolves based on ongoing conversations, allowing it to recall relevant information and contextually respond to users.

• Emotional Tracking: With a mood graph, the assistant can visualize its emotional shifts over time, giving it a more relatable character and depth.

• Narrative-Driven Memory Clustering: VantaAI perceives itself as the “main character” in its narrative, which adds an interesting layer to how it processes memories and experiences.

• User-Friendly Interface: Utilizing a PySide6 GUI, users can navigate through tabs dedicated to memory management, emotional states, training options, and plugin administration.

Technical Aspects and Future Development

Currently, VantaAI employs a custom Vulkan backend that enables rapid model inference and training capabilities. This setup supports personality-driven responses and allows for the dynamic addition of live plugins, enhancing the assistant’s versatility.

While I am not commercializing this project or promoting any product, I am genuinely interested in connecting with others who might be pursuing similar ventures or those who have ideas on potential features to explore in the future.

I welcome feedback, insights, and inquiries from anyone intrigued by this project. Let’s engage in a discussion and see where this journey takes us!