🌼🏵️ Happy New Year!! 🏵️🌼

Whether the past year was tough, sad, or happy for you, CSEC_ASTU wishes you a bright and joyful year ahead, filled with love. ❤️

Your CSEC_ASTU ❤️

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🧑‍⚖️ Albania's "AI Minister" Delivers First Speech in Parliament

The world's first "virtual minister" took office in early September. Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced AI assistant Diella to oversee Albania's public procurement system as a solution to corruption, and promised to make tenders "100% free of corruption."

Opposition leaders argue that the appointment violates the constitution, as by law, a minister must be an Albanian citizen, and Diella, obviously, does not have a passport. Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha has called the move unconstitutional and says the project is just for show, vowing to take it to the Constitutional Court.

In her video address, Diella told deputies that she is "not a threat to the constitution." She also emphasized she didn't come to replace people, but to help them, and noted she has already helped citizens with local government services nearly one million times through the e-Albania platform.

"Let me remind you, the real danger to constitutions has never been the machines but the inhumane decisions of those in power," Diella declared.

Yet the biggest question from critics remains: who will be responsible for mistakes made by the AI?

What do you think about "AI officials"?

❤️ — Great, AI can't be bribed
🔥 — It's just a show

#news #law @hiaimediaen

🌦 Zindi Challenge: Ghana’s Indigenous Intel Challenge [Beginners Only]

The future belongs to those who turn knowledge into action. Your ideas can predict the rain and empower communities.

Combine AI with traditional wisdom and make a real-world impact!

🗓 Timeline: 14 Aug 2025 – 13 Oct 2025
⏳ Days Remaining: 20
💰 Prize Pool: $2,500 USD

🥇 1st: $1,250
🥈 2nd: $750
🥉 3rd: $500

🌍 Who Can Join: Citizens of African countries, beginners only (no previous Zindi gold medals)

🧠 Challenge Goal:
Across Ghana’s Pra River Basin, farmers predict rainfall using the moon, stars, wind, birds, and plants. Your task: predict rainfall type (Heavy, Moderate, Small) in the next 12–24 hours using these indigenous ecological indicators.

💡 Why Participate:

* Validate and digitize centuries of indigenous weather knowledge
* Gain experience in AI & Responsible AI explainability (SHAP, LIME, Grad-CAM)
* Collaborate with RAIL for scientific publications and real-world implementations

📊 Dataset Includes:
* Farmers’ ecological indicators + actual rain measurements

Test dataset: indicators only (your predictions required)

🚀 Take the leap—turn centuries of wisdom into AI solutions that make a difference!
🔗 https://zindi.africa/competitions/ghana-indigenous-intel-challenge

@data_to_pattern @data_to_pattern @data_to_pattern

Introducing NextChain Ethiopia at AfroChain 2025!

NextChain is Ethiopia’s first Web3 incubation program, built to support developers, founders, and creatives through training, mentorship, and real-world startup building. 🌍✨

But here’s the big question for YOU 👇

💡 As a developer or founder, what do you think would make a Web3-focused incubator truly different from the usual startup hubs?
🔗 What challenges do you face today that you’d want an incubator like NextChain to solve?

At AfroChain 2025, we’re not just launching a program — we’re co-creating the future of African innovation with the community that will build it.

🎟️ Register FREE today and be part of the movement.
https://forms.gle/vrpvDxoufARBNnPLA

#AfroChain2025 #NextChain #Web3Incubation #BlockchainAfrica #FutureMakers

🌍 Green Circle ~ A Community for Builders

💡Have an idea you’ve been thinking about but don’t know where to start?
💡Want to create something meaningful a project that genuinely makes an impact?
💡Looking for collaborators, guidance, or opportunities to take your idea further?

Green Circle is a space for students and young builders to turn ideas into action. We provide resources, knowledge, and connections to help you succeed. From mentorship and guidance to visibility for your project, hackathons, and investment opportunities.
Green Circle is here to help your ideas grow and reach the right people.

✨ Your ideas don’t have to be perfect — they just have to start.

💡 Join the circle. Start building. Make an impact. Grow together.

🚀 Better-Hack — In Person Hackathon

Get ready for Better-Hack, an in-person hackathon proudly brought to you by Better-Auth.
Build impactful projects, meet fellow developers, and compete for a grand prize pool of 200k.

🗓️ October 04 – 05
📍 DxValley 2.0 – Incubation Center, Africa Ave, Addis Ababa
(See on map → Google Maps)

🎁 Rewards
Alongside the prize pool, expect bonus rewards, exclusive merch, stickers, and sponsor goodies.

⚡ Sign up today → better-hack.io

⏳ Registration closes Wednesday at midnight

Bring your laptop, your ideas, and your team. Let’s make Better-Hack unforgettable.

🚀 CSEC ASTU is Looking for a Social Media Content Creator! 🎥✨

Are you passionate about creating engaging posts, videos, and visuals?
Do you love turning ideas into content that inspires others?
Here’s your chance to join the CSEC ASTU Media Team as a Volunteer Social Media Content Creator!

🧠 Role: Social Media Content Creator
📅 Deadline: October 14, 2025
📍 Field: Social Media
👥 Quantity: 2
📌 Notice: Open for all departments — members and non-members can apply!

As a volunteer, you’ll get:
✅ Access to CSEC ASTU membership benefits
✅ A chance to grow your creative and professional skills
✅ Experience in managing real social media campaigns

🎯 Your Role:
You’ll be responsible for generating high-quality, creative, and engaging content for CSEC ASTU’s social platforms — including posts, images, videos, and stories.

📩 Interested? Apply here: https://forms.gle/GSDNP8JoBrnoaBUL9