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+"""Entry point for the AI Worker Platform backend."""
+import uvicorn
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    uvicorn.run(
+        "app.main:app",
+        host="0.0.0.0",
+        port=8000,
+        reload=True,
+    )