Introducing VantaAI: My Journey in Creating a Local AI Assistant with Emotional Intelligence

As an avid enthusiast of artificial intelligence, I recently embarked on an exciting journey to develop my own local AI assistant, which I’ve named VantaAI. This project is inspired by the capabilities of ChatGPT, yet aims to function entirely offline while integrating concepts of emotional memory and identity.

Progress So Far

The core vision of VantaAI is to create an AI companion that understands and responds to emotional cues, adapting dynamically to user interactions. Here are some key features I have implemented so far:

• Evolving Long-Term Memory: VantaAI maintains a long-term memory that adapts based on the context of conversations, allowing for a deeper and more meaningful interaction over time.

• Mood Tracking: A mood graph visually represents how VantaAI’s emotional state changes, providing insight into its ‘feelings’ throughout various interactions.

• Narrative-Driven Memory Clustering: VantaAI perceives itself as the central character in its narrative, facilitating a more personalized experience by clustering memories based on thematic relevance.

• User-Friendly GUI: The interface, built with PySide6, features organized tabs for memory access, training options, emotional states, and plugin management, making it easy to navigate and customize.

Currently, I have integrated a custom Vulkan backend, which supports swift model inference and training. This allows VantaAI to deliver personality-driven responses and includes live plugin hot-reloading for real-time enhancements.

Seeking Insights and Inspiration

I want to clarify that this project is strictly a personal endeavor; I’m not looking to market a product. Instead, I am eager to connect with others interested in the realm of AI. If you are engaged in similar projects or have ideas regarding additional features VantaAI could incorporate, I would love to hear from you.

Feel free to ask any questions or share your thoughts—let’s explore the future of AI together!