Update app.py

app.py

@@ -78,9 +78,11 @@ def respond(message, history):
 
     return response['choices'][0]['message']['content'].strip()
 
-# Initial chatbot message
-initial_message = [("🤖", "Hey! I’m your Gen-Z watch buddy.\nI help you find your next favorite TV show based on what you like, your age, or your favorite genre. Just tell me what you're into!")]
+# Create a Chatbot component with an initial message
+chatbot_ui = gr.Chatbot(value=[("🤖", "Hey! I’m your Gen-Z watch buddy.\nI help you find your next favorite TV show based on what you like, your age, or your favorite genre. Just tell me what you're into!")])
 
-# Launch Gradio interface with initial message
-chatbot = gr.ChatInterface(respond, type="messages", chatbot=initial_message)
-chatbot.launch()
+# Create the ChatInterface using the custom chatbot component
+chat_interface = gr.ChatInterface(fn=respond, chatbot=chatbot_ui, type="messages")
+
+# Launch it
+chat_interface.launch()