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This page shows you how to create an assistant. You can create an assistant, as in the following example: 
# To use the Python SDK, install the plugin:
# pip install --upgrade pinecone pinecone-plugin-assistant

from pinecone import Pinecone

pc = Pinecone(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

assistant = pc.assistant.create_assistant(
    assistant_name="example-assistant", 
    instructions="Use American English for spelling and grammar.", # Description or directive for the assistant to apply to all responses.
    region="us", # Region to deploy assistant. Options: "us" (default) or "eu".
    timeout=30 # Maximum seconds to wait for assistant status to become "Ready" before timing out.
)
You can create an assistant using the Pinecone console.