Since OpenAI released ChatGPT in late 2022 we've seen a lot of very interesting things pop up in the AI space. Among them are things like Vercel's v0 and openv0. In this talk we'll take a look at how to leverage these tools to build Svelte components.

Cleveland will demonstrate how he built a working AI chatbot using SvelteKit and Svelte 5 that embodies Mayor Harold Washington's strategic thinking - not just his quotes. This "Ancestral Algorithm" approach shows how to create conversational AI interfaces that preserve cultural knowledge and decision-making frameworks.

Technical highlights:

• SvelteKit + Ollama integration for local AI
• Svelte 5 reactivity for real-time conversational UI
• Semantic HTML and accessibility considerations
• Designing culturally-grounded interfaces (Bronzeville living room aesthetic)

Cleveland will show the live demo, walk through key code patterns, and discuss how Svelte developer experience made rapid prototyping possible for culturally-specific AI applications.

If LLMs can write components, routes, and logic, what's left for us? I share real patterns for building Svelte apps with AI, and makes a case for why the developer's job isn't disappearing, it's changing.

It's Sveltember! Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn all about SvelteKit.