This past Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the AI Hackathon with Elvis brought together brilliant minds exploring creative ways to apply AI. From fresh ideas to hands-on problem solving, it was inspiring to see how innovation is taking shape.
We were happy to be part of it and witness such an exciting event. A big thank you to all organizers (R&D Group, MMCY, MinabTech, MeliaCRED, ALX Ethiopia, and HaHuJobs) for making it possible! 🙌
At 10 Academy, we’re always proud to stand behind initiatives that champion the power of AI across every field, building a future where technology fuels growth and opportunity.
We were happy to be part of it and witness such an exciting event. A big thank you to all organizers (R&D Group, MMCY, MinabTech, MeliaCRED, ALX Ethiopia, and HaHuJobs) for making it possible! 🙌
At 10 Academy, we’re always proud to stand behind initiatives that champion the power of AI across every field, building a future where technology fuels growth and opportunity.
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🎉 287 New AI Changemakers Graduate from KAIM! 🎉
On September 25th , we celebrated 287 graduates of the SAFEE–Kifiya AI Mastery Program: 205 men, 82 women & 14 from underserved groups, marked a truly inspiring milestone!
In 3 months, they mastered Generative AI, ML & Data Engineering, showcasing real-world capstone projects.
We would like to thank Kifiya Financial Technology PLC & Mastercard Foundation for making this possible.
👏 Congratulations once again to our graduates! Your dedication and brilliance made this celebration unforgettable, and we are so excited to see the incredible impact you will make in the world of AI.
New KAIM applications now open!
👉 apply.10academy.org
On September 25th , we celebrated 287 graduates of the SAFEE–Kifiya AI Mastery Program: 205 men, 82 women & 14 from underserved groups, marked a truly inspiring milestone!
In 3 months, they mastered Generative AI, ML & Data Engineering, showcasing real-world capstone projects.
We would like to thank Kifiya Financial Technology PLC & Mastercard Foundation for making this possible.
👏 Congratulations once again to our graduates! Your dedication and brilliance made this celebration unforgettable, and we are so excited to see the incredible impact you will make in the world of AI.
New KAIM applications now open!
👉 apply.10academy.org
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Calling all resilient problem-solvers! If you're a person with a disability, refugee, returnee, or Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), your experience is a strength the tech world needs.
Join the fully funded 12-week remote KAIM Program in AI & FinTech, your launchpad into Ethiopia’s digital economy.
ꪜ Learn Generative AI, Machine Learning & Data Engineering
ꪜ Build a portfolio of real-world projects
ꪜ Get mentorship & dedicated support every step of the way
📅 Applications close October 24, 2025.
🔗 Apply now: apply.10academy.org
Please share this with anyone who should apply!
Join the fully funded 12-week remote KAIM Program in AI & FinTech, your launchpad into Ethiopia’s digital economy.
ꪜ Learn Generative AI, Machine Learning & Data Engineering
ꪜ Build a portfolio of real-world projects
ꪜ Get mentorship & dedicated support every step of the way
📅 Applications close October 24, 2025.
🔗 Apply now: apply.10academy.org
Please share this with anyone who should apply!
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With online learning dropout rates often exceeding 90%, how did the Kifiya AI Mastery Training Program at 10 Academy achieve a 60% completion rate? Our AI Solution Architect and Lead Tutor Mahilet Taye breaks it down: the secret was building a smarter learning ecosystem, not just adding more content. Read her blog to uncover the 5 pivotal strategies. 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-do-so-many-online-learners-drop-out-tale-how-10-academy-taye-wuh3f/?trackingId=o8PT5iO%2FRRCJ1oVEdFPMew%3D%3D
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-do-so-many-online-learners-drop-out-tale-how-10-academy-taye-wuh3f/?trackingId=o8PT5iO%2FRRCJ1oVEdFPMew%3D%3D
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Why Do So Many Online Learners Drop Out? A Tale Of How 10 Academy Achieved 60% Completion Rate
Introduction Completion is the principal risk in online learning: most online learners don’t finish. “Dropout” usually means a learner registers, starts, then stops missed submissions, no more check-ins, no graduation.
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🌟 AI Meetup: Let's Unpack Bias! 🌟
Get ready for another fascinating conversation! This time, we're getting into a fascinating question:
"Can AI ever be truly unbiased, or will it always reflect human: our limits, perspectives, and data?"
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EAT (12፡00 ከሰኣት)
📍 Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), Addis Ababa
Come share your thoughts, listen, and learn in our casual, friendly space. All perspectives are welcome!
✨ Bring your curiosity and feel free to bring a friend!
Can't wait to see you there!
Get ready for another fascinating conversation! This time, we're getting into a fascinating question:
"Can AI ever be truly unbiased, or will it always reflect human: our limits, perspectives, and data?"
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EAT (12፡00 ከሰኣት)
📍 Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), Addis Ababa
Come share your thoughts, listen, and learn in our casual, friendly space. All perspectives are welcome!
✨ Bring your curiosity and feel free to bring a friend!
Can't wait to see you there!
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✨ Just last week, we celebrated the graduation of our KAIM cohort, women like Sumeya Bargicho, who is an AI Specialist. Her Journey shows how the right guidance and community can strengthen skills and open doors to growth in AI, Data, and FinTech.
To all aspiring women in AI: this is your moment. Apply for the next Kifiya AI Mastery Training Program. apply.10academy.org
👉 Step into Sumeya’s journey and see what’s possible with the training program:
To all aspiring women in AI: this is your moment. Apply for the next Kifiya AI Mastery Training Program. apply.10academy.org
👉 Step into Sumeya’s journey and see what’s possible with the training program:
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Can AI Ever Be Truly Unbiased?
At our recent AI Meetup, the 10 Academy community weighs in on how human bias shapes AI, from data to design.
One clear takeaway: AI bias isn’t just technical, it’s human.
👉 Read the full discussion on LinkedIn
At our recent AI Meetup, the 10 Academy community weighs in on how human bias shapes AI, from data to design.
One clear takeaway: AI bias isn’t just technical, it’s human.
👉 Read the full discussion on LinkedIn
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Meet Our Co-founder Dr. Yabebal Fantaye at Enkopa Summit 2025
Yabebal Fantaye will join a panel on how data and analytics are powering the next wave of Digital Finance across Africa.
He’ll be speaking alongside experts from The World Bank, Shega Media, and UNCDF.
At 10 Academy, we’re building Africa’s AI and data talent, empowering innovators driving change across sectors.
Meet Yabebal at the summit to connect and explore how AI is shaping Africa’s digital future.
Learn More about the summit: enkopasummit.com
Yabebal Fantaye will join a panel on how data and analytics are powering the next wave of Digital Finance across Africa.
He’ll be speaking alongside experts from The World Bank, Shega Media, and UNCDF.
At 10 Academy, we’re building Africa’s AI and data talent, empowering innovators driving change across sectors.
Meet Yabebal at the summit to connect and explore how AI is shaping Africa’s digital future.
Learn More about the summit: enkopasummit.com
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For all academics looking to turn knowledge into impact, the Kifiya AI Mastery training shows how to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Meet Chala Simon, who transformed his academic foundation into industry-ready AI expertise through hands-on learning and mentorship.
Read his journey with the training program
Applications for the next Kifiya AI Mastery Training Program are now open.
👉 Apply now: apply.10academy.org
Meet Chala Simon, who transformed his academic foundation into industry-ready AI expertise through hands-on learning and mentorship.
Read his journey with the training program
Applications for the next Kifiya AI Mastery Training Program are now open.
👉 Apply now: apply.10academy.org
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Join Us for Our Next AI Discussion Meetup!
AI is changing everything around us: how we work, learn, create, and even connect. But what do you think will be the greatest change AI will bring to society?
Join us for an open, friendly conversation where ideas flow, and curiosity leads the way. Whether you’re already into AI or just curious about what it all means, you’ll fit right in.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EAT
📍 Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), Addis Ababa
Come share your thoughts, listen to others, and enjoy a good chat about the future we’re all stepping into.
We would love to see you there and feel free to bring a friend
AI is changing everything around us: how we work, learn, create, and even connect. But what do you think will be the greatest change AI will bring to society?
Join us for an open, friendly conversation where ideas flow, and curiosity leads the way. Whether you’re already into AI or just curious about what it all means, you’ll fit right in.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EAT
📍 Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), Addis Ababa
Come share your thoughts, listen to others, and enjoy a good chat about the future we’re all stepping into.
We would love to see you there and feel free to bring a friend
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Hello ML Enthusiasts! Question of the day...
You train a model to classify cats vs.dogs. It performs perfectly until you test with black and white photos and accuracy drops. What happened? Have you faced a similar problem? How would you mitigate it?
You train a model to classify cats vs.dogs. It performs perfectly until you test with black and white photos and accuracy drops. What happened? Have you faced a similar problem? How would you mitigate it?
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30%
Underfitting
8%
Data leakage
59%
Model learned color cues, not shapes
3%
GPU malfunction
For anyone looking to shift their career into AI, read Tinsae Dagne's Journey with the Kifiya AI Mastery Training Program.
She is a QA Engineer who turned uncertainty into confidence through the Program.
Read her journey here.
Applications for the next Kifiya AI Mastery Training Program are now open.
👉 Apply now: apply.10academy.org
She is a QA Engineer who turned uncertainty into confidence through the Program.
Read her journey here.
Applications for the next Kifiya AI Mastery Training Program are now open.
👉 Apply now: apply.10academy.org
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Would humanity recognize the moment AI reaches general intelligence, or would it quietly blend into our daily lives? What if it already has?
This was one of the many questions that guided our most recent 10 Academy AI Discussion Meetup on “What will be the greatest change AI brings to our society?" exploring AI’s impact on automation, education, science, and the very nature of intelligence.
Read the full reflection and join the conversation on LinkedIn.
This was one of the many questions that guided our most recent 10 Academy AI Discussion Meetup on “What will be the greatest change AI brings to our society?" exploring AI’s impact on automation, education, science, and the very nature of intelligence.
Read the full reflection and join the conversation on LinkedIn.
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