README.md

GenBridge - Voice-Based AI Document Generator
Empowering document creation through voice and AI for everyone
🎯 Project Overview
GenBridge is a revolutionary voice-powered AI assistant that helps visually impaired, elderly, illiterate, or digitally excluded individuals create professional documents using only their voice. Built with IBM Granite AI and designed for maximum accessibility.
✨ Key Features

🎤 Voice Input: Natural speech interface
🧠 IBM Granite AI: Advanced document generation
🔊 Audio Output: Text-to-speech playback
💾 Dual Downloads: Text and audio files
♿ Accessible Design: Built for everyone
🌍 Inclusive: Serves underrepresented communities

🎯 Target Users

Visually impaired individuals - Complete voice-based workflow
Elderly population - Simple, intuitive interface
Job seekers - Professional document creation
Non-native speakers - Voice input in natural language
Digital novices - No typing or complex navigation required

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend: Streamlit
AI Model: IBM Granite 3B (Hugging Face)
Voice Input: SpeechRecognition
Text-to-Speech: Google TTS
Deployment: Hugging Face Spaces

📋 Supported Documents

Professional Resumes - Complete career summaries
Cover Letters - Tailored job applications
Business Emails - Professional correspondence
Job Applications - Formal application letters

🎨 Tone Options

Professional - Corporate and formal
Friendly - Warm and approachable
Formal - Traditional business style
Assertive - Confident and direct

🚀 How It Works

Voice Input → User speaks their requirements
AI Processing → IBM Granite generates content
Voice Output → Document read aloud
Download → Text and audio files available

💡 Innovation

Beyond TTS Tools: Creates content, not just playback
Underserved Focus: Targets digitally excluded users
Complete Workflow: Voice → AI → Voice pipeline
Real Impact: Addresses genuine accessibility gaps

🏆 Hackathon Highlights

Social Impact: Serves marginalized communities
Technical Excellence: IBM Granite integration
User Experience: Intuitive, accessible design
Scalability: Ready for real-world deployment
Demo Ready: Live, interactive showcase

🔧 Local Development
bash# Clone repository
git clone <your-repo-url>
cd genbridge

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run application
streamlit run app.py
🌐 Live Demo
Experience GenBridge live on Hugging Face Spaces: [Your Space URL]
🤝 Contributing
This project was built for social impact. Contributions welcome to enhance accessibility and reach more users.
📄 License
MIT License - Built for the community
🏅 Acknowledgments

IBM Granite - Advanced AI capabilities
Hugging Face - Model hosting and deployment
Streamlit - Rapid prototyping framework
Accessibility Community - Inspiration and guidance


Built with ❤ for accessibility and inclusion