Build Your First AI Assistant with OpenAI’s GPT API: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Prerequisites and Setup

• Sign up for an OpenAI account and generate an API key.
• Install Python and required libraries (openai, python-dotenv).
• Set up a virtual environment and store your API key securely using environment variables.

2. Understanding the GPT API

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