In today's digital age, the integration of AI into everyday applications has become increasingly prevalent. Chatbots, in particular, have revolutionized communication and automation across various platforms. In this tutorial, we will delve into the realm of AI-powered Slack bots, leveraging the robust capabilities of IBM WatsonX for text generation. By combining the power of IBM Watson's AI with the simplicity of Flask, a lightweight web framework, we will create a versatile bot capable of generating dynamic responses based on user input within Slack channels.

Setting up the WatsonX Project

Create an API Key

Sign in to your IBM Cloud account. Navigate to the IAM (Identity and Access Management) section. Click on "API keys" and then "Create an IBM Cloud API key". Give your API key a name and click "Create". Note down the generated API key.

Create a Sandbox Project

In Watsonx a project is where you work with data and models by using tools. Create a sandbox project in the IBM Cloud Data Platform.