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+#!/bin/bash
+# Voice Assistant TUI Startup Script
+# AI Now Inc - Del Mar Demo Unit
+
+cd "$(dirname "$0")"
+
+# Activate virtual environment
+source venv/bin/activate
+
+# Run the TUI version
+python3 tui_app.py