Update app.py

app.py

@@ -3,11 +3,15 @@ import pandas as pd
 import gradio as gr
 import logging
 import time
+from dotenv import load_dotenv # Import load_dotenv
 
 from settings import Settings
 from evaluator import Evaluator
 from runner import Runner
 
+# Load environment variables from .env file at the very beginning
+load_dotenv()
+
 # Configure logging
 logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, force=True)
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)