banner purple

app.py

@@ -98,8 +98,7 @@ custom_theme = gr.themes.Default(
     link_text_color_hover="darkgreen"
 )
 
-# Define the chatbot interface
-with gr.Blocks(theme=custom_theme) as chatbot_interface:
+with gr.Blocks(theme=custom_theme) as chatbot:
     gr.Image(
         value="banner.jpg",
         show_label=False,
@@ -107,11 +106,12 @@ with gr.Blocks(theme=custom_theme) as chatbot_interface:
         show_download_button=False
     )
 
+# Define the chatbot interface outside the respond function
     gr.ChatInterface(
-        respond,
-        examples=["Teach me about minorities in tech", "Help me find statistics about Women in tech", "What are some communities/groups I can join for tech inclusiveness!"],
-        #description="This is a minority inclusivity bot"
-    )
+    respond,
+    examples=["Teach me about minorities in tech", "Help me find statistics about Women in tech", "What are some communities/groups I can join for tech inclusiveness!"],
+    #description="This is a minority inclusivity bot"
+)
 
 # Launch the chatbot interface
-chatbot_interface.launch()
+chatbot.launch()