Data incompatible with messages format in Gradio_UI.py

Gradio_UI.py

@@ -297,9 +297,7 @@ How can I assist you today?"""
         )
 
         with gr.Blocks(fill_height=True) as demo:
-            stored_messages = gr.State([
-                gr.ChatMessage(role="assistant", content=welcome_message)
-            ])
+            stored_messages = gr.State([])
             file_uploads_log = gr.State([])
             chatbot = gr.Chatbot(
                 label="Agent",
@@ -310,7 +308,7 @@ How can I assist you today?"""
                 ),
                 resizeable=True,
                 scale=1,
-                value=[[None, welcome_message]]
+                value=[{"role": "assistant", "content": welcome_message}]
             )
             # If an upload folder is provided, enable the upload feature
             if self.file_upload_folder is not None: