Update app.py

app.py

@@ -1,13 +1,16 @@
-import gradio as gr
 import random
+import gradio as gr
 
 def magicEight(message, history):
-
     answers = ["The outlook is good!", "No, sorry", "Maybe", "Ask me again"]
     message = random.choice(answers)
     return message
 
+initial_message = [("assistant", "Welcome! Ask the Magic Eight Ball your question!")]
 chatbot = gr.ChatInterface(
-        magicEight, chatbot="Welcome! Ask the Magic Eight Ball your question! 🎱", type="messages")
+    magicEight,
+    chatbot=gr.Chatbot(value=initial_message),
+    type="messages"
+)
 
 chatbot.launch()