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01: AI in Action - Frameworks, Brain Chips, Robocalls, and Digital Defenders
Dive into the inaugural episode of the Sidecar Sync: Your Weekly Dose of Innovation for Associations. Join Amith and Mallory as they explore the transformative 6Ds framework by Peter Diamandis, discuss IBM's brain-inspired "NorthPole" microchip, and delve into Microsoft's AI-driven Security Copilot. Plus, discover the ethical implications of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' AI-generated robocalls and the game-changing potential of AI agents that can perform actions on your behalf.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory tackle the controversial idea of AI agents in the C-suite, breaking down the potential benefits and challenges. They also dive deep into President Biden's recent AI Executive Order and its broader implications. Plus, get insights on creating effective AI roadmaps and the art of rallying your staff and board behind them.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, we unpack the wealth of knowledge shared at digitalNow 2023, where association leaders converged to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We also unpack the latest announcements from OpenAI's Developer Event, from Custom GPTs to the new Copyright Shield initiative, and how these developments can be harnessed by associations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
Join Amith and Mallory as they guide you through the process of creating Custom GPTs and discuss potential applications for associations. Then, shift gears to a critical discussion on whether associations should pause legacy system upgrades in favor of AI's transformative potential. This episode promises practical insights, challenging questions, and a deep dive into the strategic choices facing today's association leaders.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
Join Amith and Mallory as they delve into the unexpected return of Sam Altman to OpenAI and discuss what the latest drama means for associations. They chat about the imperfections of artificial intelligence and how to balance “good enough” tools with your organization’s responsibility to be a trusted information provider. Finally, they highlight how generative AI search could be the next big (essential) thing for associations.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
Join Amith and Mallory in Episode 6 as they explore the speculation around OpenAI’s Q*, not to be confused Amazon Q, a new AI chatbot assistant. They'll also dive into the idea of reimagining organizational structures through AI-integrated workflows.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
Join Amith and Mallory in Episode 7 as they delve into Google DeepMind's groundbreaking AI leap in materials science with the discovery of 2.2 million crystal structures. They'll also discuss the new AI Alliance while breaking down the open source versus closed model debate. The episode rounds off with a conversation around AI governance.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In Episode 8, Amith and Mallory decode recent research findings in the field of AI interpretability, shedding light on how and why AI models make certain decisions. They also explore Mistral AI's Mixtral 8x7B model, which utilizes a 'sparse mixture of experts' (MoE) architecture for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. They round off the episode on the EU's new AI Act, discussing its implications for global AI governance and U.S.-based associations.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Alice Locatelli from the Society of Actuaries shares insights on integrating AI into digital user experiences. She discusses the importance of user research and its role in enhancing AI applications, highlighting a 20% increase in user engagement from personalizing website experiences. The conversation also explores AI's future in professional development and its strategic implementation in organizations, providing valuable perspectives from an association actively leveraging AI.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory explore how AI is impacting the scientific method, from hypothesis generation to experimentation and data analysis. They discuss Robin AI, an AI-powered legal tool, and highlight the importance of associations preparing for or even creating their own industry-specific AIs. Finally, they discuss the New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, delving into the challenges of AI-generated content and its potential conflicts with copyright laws.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory explore the role of AI in the association world. Focusing on the integration of various data types, Amith highlights how AI can enhance member engagement and operational efficiency. The podcast dives into the different types of data, the practicality of unifying disparate data sources into a Common Data Platform (CDP), and exhaust streams, the byproducts of online interactions and digital activities. This episode provides valuable guidance on harnessing AI for innovative data solutions in associations and nonprofits.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory tackle the topic of professional development in the AI era. They emphasize the importance of continuous learning and adapting skills due to AI's rapid evolution. The discussion also covers how HR should handle these changes, highlighting the need for transparency and strategic planning to integrate AI and address employee concerns. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding professional development's changing landscape due to AI advancements.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory interview Greg Kihlström, exploring AI's impact on marketing. Delve into strategies to overcome technology-related fears, understand effective AI applications beyond mere content generation, and examine the ethical considerations in AI use. . This episode offers a compelling discussion on responsibly embracing AI innovations in the association and nonprofit sectors.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In Episode 15 of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory , delve into Neuralink's brain chip implantation, generative AI's privacy risks, and New York City's Local Law 144 on AI in hiring. Discussions focus on the potential and challenges of these developments in artificial intelligence, with insights on their implications for associations and nonprofits.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Mallory explores the intersection of AI, e-commerce, and human connection with Sharon Gai, a renowned expert in culture fluidity, e-commerce, AI, and digital transformation. The conversation delves into how AI is shaping e-commerce through personalization, the importance of reskilling for the AI era, and the delicate balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and maintaining genuine human connections. They discuss practical applications of AI in various sectors and emphasize the need for continuous learning and experimentation in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory delve into the evolving world of AI agents, exploring OpenAI's latest developments in creating autonomous software that can operate devices and execute tasks on behalf of users. They discuss the revolutionary potential of AI agents to transform our interaction with digital tools, the ethical considerations and privacy implications of such deep integration, and the competitive landscape within the AI industry. The conversation also covers the significance of language models in facilitating communication between humans and AI, and the future vision for AI agents, including their role in increasing productivity and the challenges in developing these advanced technologies.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
35:46 – Practical Applications of Generative AI in Business and the Wall Street Journal article “How Companies Are Starting to Use Generative AI to Improve Their Businesses”
Summary:
In Episode 18, Amith and Mallory discuss Sora, OpenAI's text-to-video model, and Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro, highlighting their advancements in AI technology, as well as practical applications of generative AI in various business functions, emphasizing the importance of integrating AI for significant productivity boosts and the need for strategic planning and early adoption to harness AI's full potential.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
38:55 - Test Scores of the AI Relative to Human Performance
Summary:
In Episode 19, Amith and Mallory dive into the first part of a two-part series on the fundamentals of AI, shifting from their usual format of discussing contemporary topics. This episode is designed to lay the groundwork for understanding AI, covering its core components, types, and the significance of its exponential growth. It aims to equip listeners with basic knowledge about AI, setting the stage for exploring specific AI use cases relevant to associations in the next episode.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
03:06 - AI driven personalization in messaging 06:27 - AI analyzing speaker proposals 10:09 - AI curated personalized content 12:50 - AI predicts and targets retention 15:41 - AI reduces friction 20:04 - AI generated captions and translations for videos 22:12 - AI analyzes member engagement data and improves engagement strategy 25:09 - AI repurposes content 26:37 - AI automates content management 28:53 - AI generated content 33:33 - AI resources 37:53 - AI Guidelines 41:08 - AI Experimentation
Summary:
In Episode 19, Amith and Mallory dive into the second part of a two-part series on the fundamentals of AI. This episode explores 10 specific use cases, AI resources, AI guidelines, and AI experimentation.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
05:21 - Claude 3 family of models: Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus
14:31 - The Quadratic Problem and the current LLM architecture
18:58 – LLMs and Compressing Information
25:34 - Klarna's New AI Chatbot Assistant
28:20 - Chatbots and Associations
37:33 - Is there too much hype around generative AI?
49:29 - AI Easy Wins for Associations
Summary:
In Episode 21, Amith and Mallory discuss Claude 3, Klarna's AI chatbot assistant, and if there is too much hype around generative AI. They dive into a deeper understanding of LLMs, discuss deployment of chatbots, and talk about easy AI wins for associations.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Bill Jewell, CIO at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, joins hosts Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan to discuss practical applications of AI for associations and nonprofits. Bill shares insights on empowering employees to experiment with AI while managing risks, encouraging bottom-up innovation, developing AI guidelines, and the importance of robust data management practices. The conversation covers a range of topics, including leveraging AI for increased efficiency and creativity, navigating AI policy considerations, and striking the right balance between embracing change and responsible governance.
Key Takeaways:
Identify incremental AI use cases that deliver efficiency gains and quality improvements
Empower employees to experiment with AI smartly through workshops, hackathons, and open dialogue
Develop principles and guidelines to manage AI risks while fostering innovation
Focus on strong data management as a foundation for successful AI initiatives
Engage in broader conversations around responsible AI policies and ethical frameworks
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith & Mallory explore the exciting world of humanoid robots, discussing OpenAI's partnership with Figure to create robots capable of performing tasks without specific training. Additionally, they examine Groq's revolutionary AI chips designed for low-latency language model inference. Finally, they cover DeepMind's groundbreaking weather prediction models, highlighting their potential to provide hyper-local and accurate forecasts, a game changer for sectors like agriculture and insurance.
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Key Takeaways:
✅ OpenAI and Figure creating humanoid robots that can perform untrained tasks using AI reasoning ✅ Groq's specialized LPU chips enable extremely low-latency inference for large language models ✅ DeepMind's GraphCast accurately predicts 10-day weather, outperforming traditional methods ✅ AI weather models could provide hyper-local forecasts, benefiting agriculture/insurance ✅ The possibility that AI can help solve major challenges like climate change in the future
Chapters:
00:01 Welcome and Introduction 02:45 The AI Shake-Up at Microsoft 07:25 The Rise of Humanoid Robots 11:22 The Generalized AI Brain 24:30 Latency Breakthrough with Groq’s Chips 35:49 The Future of Specialized AI Hardware 37:42 AI Reinventing Weather Forecasting 43:43 AI's Patience and Real-World Impact 49:15 An Era of Abundance
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory delve into the fascinating world of AI-generated music, discussing the capabilities of Suno AI, a startup that has developed an AI model capable of creating credible, emotional music and lyrics. They explore the implications of this technology on the music industry and the potential impact on human artists. Additionally, they discuss the Stargate AI supercomputer project, a massive $100 billion collaboration between Microsoft and OpenAI to build one of the world's most powerful AI systems. The episode also covers the latest developments in large language models, including Grok 1.5 from Elon Musk's XAI and the open-source DBRX model from Databricks.
Key Insights from this Episode:
✅ AI-generated music, exemplified by Suno AI, offers novel creative avenues for non-musicians, raising questions about the future of human artists and the music industry. ✅ The Stargate AI supercomputer project underscores the significant investment and resources dedicated to advancing AI by major tech firms like Microsoft and OpenAI. ✅ AI scaling laws indicate that increased computational power can yield emergent capabilities, yet breakthroughs necessitate algorithmic innovation and novel architectures. ✅ Competition and diversity within the AI landscape, seen with models like Grok 1.5 and DBRX, drive innovation and expand choices for consumers and developers. ✅ To keep pace with the rapidly evolving AI landscape, individuals and organizations should actively experiment with new tools, models, and approaches, dedicating time and resources to exploration and learning.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome 01:59 Innovation in AI Music Generation 10:18 Disruption of Artistic Expression by AI 16:59 The Future of AI and Creativity 21:31 AI Supercomputers and Audio Technology 28:55 The Impact of Scaling Laws 34:02 Debating the Future of AI Scaling 41:23 AI Models DBRX and Grok 1.5 48:21 Elon Musk and AI Open Source 53:24 Exploring AI Tools and Experimentation
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
Welcome to the 25th episode! In this episode, Amith and Mallory cover the upcoming release of smaller versions of Meta's Llama 3 language model, the AI startups featured in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 class, and the potential impact of AI on the middle class.
Key Insights from this Episode:
✅ Meta plans to release smaller, more accessible versions of its Llama 3 language model to accelerate research and development in areas like conversational AI, code generation, and multimodal applications.
✅ The Y Combinator Winter 2024 class includes 157 AI startups, covering areas such as software development, customer service, biotechnology, and creative AI applications.
✅ Economist David Autor has changed his stance on AI's potential impact on the workforce, now arguing that generative AI could benefit the middle class by enabling a broader segment of the population to take on higher-skilled work.
✅ Associations should proactively engage with the impact of AI on their respective fields and help their members adapt to the changing landscape.
✅ The rapid pace of AI development can lead to significant disruption, and associations have a responsibility to help their members and industries navigate these changes.
Chapters:
00:00 Celebrating 25 Episodes of Innovation
02:35 Meta's Llama 3 Announcement
07:33 Forecasting the Future Frontrunners in the AI Model Race
15:13 The Potential of Personalized and Automated Content Creation
20:25 The Debate: Open vs. Closed Source AI Model Advancements
30:30 How Associations Can Help Their Members Adapt to AI Disruption
36:59 The Potential of Personalized Podcast Experiences
39:48 Human-made Content vs. AI-generated Content
42:41 AI's Potential Impact on the Middle Class
46:10 The Acceleration of Economic Growth through Technological Disruptions
49:17 Differing Perspectives on the Impact of Rapid AI Growth
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith & Mallory sit down with Neil Hoyne, the Chief Measurement Strategist at Google. As Google's top measurement strategist, Neil has led over 2,500 engagements with the world's largest advertisers, helping them acquire millions of customers, improve conversion rates by over 400%, and generate billions in incremental revenue. His first book, "Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers' Hearts," was published in 2022 by Penguin Random House.
In this discussion, Neil shares key insights from his book, including the importance of focusing on customer lifetime value (CLV) rather than short-term metrics. He explains how organizations can apply the concept of member or donor lifetime value to better understand and nurture their most valuable constituents.
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Chapters:
0:00 Customer Lifetime Value and AI 7:56 Understanding Customer Lifetime Value and Application 13:02 Customer Lifetime Value Analysis in Marketing 20:00 Customer Lifetime Value and Potential 28:14 Metrics and AI Impact on Business 39:33 Organizational Change in the AI Age 42:48 The Impact of Generative AI
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
This episode dives into the latest AI developments shaking up the association world. Amith and Mallory analyze predictions from VC Vinod Khosla on AI democratizing expertise, Meta's new AI chatbot launching across its social apps to billions of users, and Microsoft's controversial VASA-1 technology for animating realistic deepfakes from photos. They discuss the immense opportunities but also risks associations must prepare their members for as AI rapidly evolves areas like digital media, personalization, and disinformation. The episode emphasizes rethinking associations' value proposition as expertise becomes more accessible through AI.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction 6:17 Future Predictions and Associations 13:59 Future of Marketing With AI Agents 23:36 Advancements in Personalization and Meta AI 29:50 Impact of Open Sourcing AI Models 39:54 Realism and Ethics of Vasa1 Technology 46:39 Deepfake Technology 50:19 Blockchain and AI for Authenticity
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory sit down with Robert Plotkin, an AI patent attorney and author of "AI Armor." Robert shares his insights on intellectual property (IP) and its evolving landscape in the AI era. He discusses the importance of IP in building competitive advantages and strategies for associations to leverage their assets, such as content and data, to create a "moat" against competitors. The conversation also delves into topics like AI-generated inventions, patentability, and the potential for associations to develop AI co-pilots or assistants leveraging their expertise and brand recognition.
Robert’s book, ‘AI Armor,’ is available on Amazon here: https://amzn.in/d/aSwZr0i Free bonus content is available here: https://blueshiftip.com/aiarmor
Robert Plotkin will also be one of our keynote speakers at digitalNow 2024. For a 10% discount off of registration please use discount code POD when signing up. See you there!
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction: AI and IP 4:57 Importance of Intellectual Property in Associations 15:04 The Impact of AI on Inventions 29:28 Copyright and Patent Issues With AI 42:41 Future of AI in Association Services 51:55 Building Moats With Intellectual Property 59:28 Strategic IP Protection in Association Innovation
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory discuss the latest AI news and developments. They analyze Microsoft's upcoming AI model MAI-1 and what it means for the tech giant's competition with OpenAI. They also dive into a Google report on how nonprofits are utilizing generative AI, highlighting opportunities and barriers to adoption. Additionally, they explore the innovative use of AI to re-create country singer Randy Travis' voice after a stroke, touching on the creative possibilities and ethical implications of such technology.
📕 Read more about the topics we discussed in this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meet-mai-1-microsoft-readies-new-ai-model-to-compete-with-google-openai?rc=v3refw https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/google-org/google-for-nonprofits-generative-ai-report/ https://www.cbsnews.com/video/randy-travis-sings-again-courtesy-of-ai/
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🎧 Sidecar Sync Episode about Suno AI: https://sidecarsync.buzzsprout.com/2257819/14825301-24-the-sounds-of-suno-ai-the-stargate-ai-supercomputer-and-grok-1-5-vs-dbrx
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction 4:00 Microsoft's MAI-1 AI Model Development 11:28 Future of Standalone AI Models 22:06 Google's Report on Non-Profits' Use of AI 33:18 Recreating Randy Travis' Voice
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Mallory interviews Jeff Jones, a seasoned technologist in the healthcare industry, who shares insights into how his organization is leveraging AI to improve patient care and outcomes. He discusses a sepsis detection model that has been impactful in saving lives, as well as AI projects aimed at increasing productivity through automated clinical note abstraction. Jeff also touches on the challenges of using AI with sensitive healthcare data while navigating regulatory environments. Additionally, he reflects on his previous experience working with associations and offers advice for healthcare associations looking to leverage data and AI to better serve their members.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction 4:12 AI in Healthcare Quality Reporting 10:47 Opportunities for AI in Healthcare 22:48 Exploring Technology's Impact on Associations 33:36 Improving Healthcare Data Systems With AI 43:12 Reconnecting and Sharing AI Insights
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various sectors, with a keen focus on its role in the association world. They begin by discussing the advancements of AlphaFold 3, Google's latest AI model, which revolutionizes drug discovery and biological research. The conversation shifts to the newly released GPT-4.0o by OpenAI, highlighting its enhanced capabilities in text, audio, and image generation. They also explore the potential future of AI in personalized medicine and complex problem-solving. Finally, they review the 2024 Work Trend Index by Microsoft and LinkedIn, revealing significant insights into AI adoption in the workplace and the evolving job market.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & AI at Work 7:54 Advances in Protein Folding Prediction 11:44 Exciting Potential and Risks of AI 26:19 Advancements in GPT-4o 33:04 Product Roadmap and Future Innovations 41:10 The Future of AI in Work 46:36 The Role of AI in Organizations 54:58 The Value of AI Implementation
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory welcome Bill Macaitis, a seasoned advisor and board member with a remarkable track record at companies like Slack, Zendesk, and Salesforce. Bill shares his insights on leveraging pain points as opportunities for growth, delving into the principles of product-led growth (PLG) and how associations can implement freemium models and advanced pricing strategies to drive engagement and revenue. The discussion also touches on the transformative potential of AI in marketing, offering practical advice on content repurposing, personalization, and reducing friction in user experiences. Tune in for a deep dive into modern marketing strategies and AI-driven innovation, packed with actionable insights for associations and beyond.
0:00 Marketing and Technology With Bill Macaitis 3:54 Finding Opportunity in Pain 12:27 Leveraging Metrics for Fun and Success 16:53 Unlocking Membership Growth Strategies for Associations 24:54 Content Creation and AI Integration 30:25 Pricing and Packaging Strategy for Software 39:05 Creating Value and Revenue Opportunities 44:31 AI Impact on Marketing Evolution
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the latest developments in AI and their impact on the association community. They discuss the controversial rollout of Google's AI overviews and the challenges of generative AI, highlighting its potential to disrupt traditional search engines. The conversation also explores the groundbreaking work of DeepL in AI translation and the launch of rasa.io's new product, rex, an AI-driven personalization engine set to revolutionize member engagement. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of AI and its transformative potential for associations.
0:00 AI Innovation in Association Universe 3:20 Google AI Overviews and Generative AI 10:52 Evolution of AI Translation Capabilities 19:34 Specialization and Collaboration in AI 29:15 The Multidimensional Opportunity of Translation 35:32 Personalization With AI Engine rex 47:02 Evolution of rasa.io & rex
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of the Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory discuss the exciting milestone of approaching 50 episodes, the development of next-generation AI systems, Apple's groundbreaking AI software suite, and the intriguing partnership between Apple and OpenAI. The conversation also covers Wayve AI's revolutionary vision-language action model for autonomous driving and Microsoft's Aurora, a cutting-edge foundation model for atmospheric predictions. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on how emerging AI technologies are shaping our world and what lies ahead.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction 00:40 Milestone Celebration and Future Plans 03:54 Apple Intelligence and OpenAI Partnership 11:15 Developing Next-Generation Multi-Agent Systems 18:05 AI in Autonomous Vehicles: Wayve's Lingo 2 26:00 Microsoft's Aurora: Weather and Air Pollution Predictions 34:30 The Importance of Small and Specialized AI Models 43:00 Real-World AI Applications and Impact on Associations
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of the Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory delve into the fascinating world of vectors and embeddings in AI technology. They break down complex concepts into understandable terms, exploring how vectors represent data in multi-dimensional space and the transformative potential of AI, comparing it to the early days of the internet. Amith shares insights from a recent AI Hackathon, and they discuss practical applications for associations, such as professional networking and content personalization. Tune in to learn how these technologies can revolutionize data handling and provide personalized experiences for members.
0:00 Exploring Vectors in AI Technology 3:54 Understanding Vectors in AI Technology 18:05 Assigning Numeric Values to Semantics 26:48 Discovering Bias and Vector Databases 38:33 Implementing Vector Databases in AI
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith sit down with Dale Cyr, CEO, and Juan Sanchez, CIO of Inteleos, a leading nonprofit in the healthcare certification space. They delve into the transformative role of AI in healthcare and how Inteleos is leveraging technology to drive organizational growth and efficiency. Discover how Inteleos has navigated challenges, embraced a culture of continuous learning, and strategically reduced technical debt to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape. Tune in for insights on balancing innovation with operational stability and the importance of being futurist thinkers in today’s dynamic environment.
0:00 Interview With Inteleos CEO and CIO 9:19 C-Suite Learning and Collaboration 15:00 Navigating IT Growth and Evolution 25:45 Strategic Priorities in Tech Debt Reduction 32:44 Future of AI in Healthcare Professions 38:59 Expanding AI in Healthcare Profession 44:08 Investing in Future AI Strategies 48:00 Organizational Culture and AI Education
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the latest advancements in the Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model by Anthropic, exploring its capabilities and potential applications. They also examine the growing threat of AI-driven scams and discuss how financial institutions are leveraging AI to combat fraud. Finally, they highlight the exciting developments in Runway's Gen 3 Alpha model for high-fidelity video generation, discussing its potential uses in creative and professional fields. Join us for an insightful conversation at the intersection of AI and innovation.
00:00 - Introduction 02:29 - Claude 3.5 Sonnet 04:38 - Mallory’s Experience with Claude 3.5 Sonnet 08:35 - Technical Insights 11:37 - Speculations on Claude 3.5 Opus 22:36 - AI Scams and Fraud Prevention 28:46 - Practical Defense Strategies Against AI Scams 32:45 - Runway's Gen-3 Alpha: High-Fidelity Video Generation 45:17 - Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith sit down with the legendary Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. Guy shares insights from his new book, "Think Remarkable," discusses his favorite AI tools, and introduces his custom LLM, Kawasaki GPT. Listen in as they explore the impact of AI on creativity, the importance of adopting a growth mindset, and how associations can leverage AI for better member engagement and education. Plus, hear why Guy believes that being an AI-savvy professional is crucial in today's competitive landscape.
00:00 - Introduction to Guy Kawasaki 01:52 - Discussion on "Think Remarkable" Book 06:13 - Guy's Perspective on AI and Creativity 09:58 - The Future of AI in Associations 15:45 - Guy's Favorite AI Tools 21:19 - Building Kawasaki GPT 29:01 - Adopting a Growth Mindset 36:00 - The Role of Empathy in Product Development 39:05 - Evangelism Marketing Explained 43:31 - Conclusion and Where to Find Guy
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
Join us on this week's episode of Sidecar Sync as hosts Amith and Mallory dive into the fascinating world of exponential growth and artificial intelligence. From the historical context of computing power to the latest advancements in AI, we explore how these technologies are revolutionizing various industries, including healthcare and associations. Amith shares his insights on the future of AI, the concept of artificial general intelligence (AGI), and how associations can stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you're curious about AI's impact on society or looking for strategies to future-proof your association, this episode is packed with valuable information and forward-thinking perspectives.
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Sidecar Sync 05:06 - Ray Kurzweil's AI History and Predictions 08:06 - Amith's Keynote on Exponential Growth 12:47 - Future AI Capabilities 17:19 - Multi-Agent Systems and Real-Time Applications 20:01 - AI's Impact on Healthcare and Other Industries 25:57 - Balancing Current Operations and Future Planning 28:55 - Removing Constraints with AI 34:17 - Future Predictions: AGI and Singularity 39:34 - Societal Changes and the Exponential Economy 42:04 - Opportunities for Associations
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this week's episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and their implications for the association sector. They explore Andrej Karpathy's new venture, Eureka Labs, and its revolutionary AI-native education platform. The discussion then shifts to the release of ChatGPT-4o Mini, a smaller yet powerful model from OpenAI, and Meta's groundbreaking Llama 3.1 models. Listen in as they unpack how these advancements can transform education and professional development within associations and beyond.
🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Eureka Labs ➡ https://www.eurekalabs.com ChatGPT-4o Mini ➡ https://www.openai.com Llama 3.1 ➡ https://www.metaai.com Khanmigo ➡ https://www.khanmigo.ai/ Andrej Karpathy's YouTube channel ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@AndrejKarpathy
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 05:09 - Andrej Karpathy’s Eureka Labs 09:08 - The Importance of AI in Education for Associations 12:22 - Exploring Khan Academy's Khanmigo and Its Implications 17:56 - Overview of ChatGPT-4o Mini and Its Capabilities 22:10 - Impact of Cost Reduction in AI Models 24:43 - AI Generated Tagging and Its Applications 28:24 - Meta's Release of Llama 3.1 and Its Significance 34:06 - Capabilities for Synthetic Data Generation 40:24 - Synthetic Data Generation and Its Applications 46:08 - Open Source vs. Closed Source Debate in AI 48:26 - Closing
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory explore a range of fascinating AI news and developments. They discuss the launch of Lumi, an AI-driven storytelling platform by Colin Kaepernick, Google's DeepMind achieving high-level mathematical problem-solving, and the ethical challenges posed by deepfakes in politics, exemplified by Elon Musk's recent controversy. Amith and Mallory delve into the nuances of AI reasoning, the future of AI in science, and the importance of critical thinking in an age of digital misinformation.
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🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt Claude 3.5 ➡ https://www.anthropic.com Otter.ai ➡ https://otter.ai Lumi ➡ https://www.lumi.ai AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry ➡ https://deepmind.com Eleven Labs ➡ https://elevenlabs.io
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction 02:09 - ‘Ascend’ 2nd Edition Release 08:48 - AI's Role in Accelerating Book Projects 13:54 - Lumi: AI for Storytelling 17:24 - The Power of Storytelling in Associations 25:17 - Google's DeepMind Achievements 32:06 - Understanding AI Reasoning 37:44 - The Future of AI and Generalization 41:08 - Elon Musk and Deepfake Controversy 46:18 - Ethical Concerns with Deepfakes 51:49 - Business Use Cases for AI Avatars 54:15 - Closing Remarks and Future Resources
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory gear up for the ASAE Annual Conference with a detailed discussion on how to navigate the event effectively. They delve into the world of AI vendors, exploring how to distinguish valuable tools from the hype, and discuss the latest advancements in humanoid robots and visual segmentation models. Whether you're attending ASAE Annual or evaluating AI tools from afar, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to stay ahead in the association world.
🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Perplexity ➡ https://perplexity.ai Figure 2 by Figure AI Inc. ➡ https://figure.ai 📽 WATCH: https://youtu.be/42Uemd92b3E?si=c1MLSTzsdLPyfoXe SAM2 by Meta AI ➡ https://ai.meta.com/blog/segment-anything-2/
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction 04:48 - ASAE Annual Experience and Tips 09:46 - Evaluating AI Vendors at Conferences 21:28 - Importance of AI Safety & Privacy 28:12 - Humanoid Robots: Figure 2 38:18 - Potential Applications of Humanoid Robots 43:44 - Visual Segmentation with SAM2 51:40 - Further Applications for Associations 55:41 - Upcoming Events and Wrap-Up
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory delve into the hurdles associations face when trying to incorporate AI into their operations. From time constraints and skepticism to the need for strategic policies, they explore the common challenges and offer practical advice on how to overcome them. Whether you're just starting with AI or looking to deepen its integration into your organization, this discussion will provide valuable insights. Plus, they share examples from their recent experiences at industry events and offer tips on making AI work for you.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory take you on a journey through some of the most cutting-edge developments in AI today. The conversation kicks off with a detailed look at scaling laws and how they are driving exponential progress in AI models, from data demands to computing power. They then explore the AI Scientist framework, a revolutionary tool that promises to automate scientific discovery and reshape research as we know it. To top it off, they dive into Showrunner AI, an innovative platform democratizing content creation by allowing users to generate their own AI-powered animated series. Whether you're curious about the future of AI in research or content creation, this episode is packed with insights on the next frontier of artificial intelligence.
00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Discussion on Scaling Laws in AI 09:15 - Real-World Challenges of Scaling AI 15:01 - Legal and Data Constraints on AI Development 17:07 - Introducing AI Scientist: Revolutionizing Research 34:14 - Showrunner AI: The Future of Storytelling with AI 38:16 - How AI is Changing Business Strategies 46:35 - Final Thoughts and Future AI Innovations
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory dives into the transformative potential of AI-assisted content generation, focusing on text and copywriting. Discover seven innovative strategies for leveraging large language models (LLMs) to enhance your writing, from brainstorming and editing to SEO optimization and content repurposing. Whether you're a seasoned AI user or just starting, these tips will help you supercharge your content creation process, ensuring your writing remains efficient, creative, and aligned with your association's voice.
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:27 - Understanding LLMs 07:13 - Strategy 1: Brainstorming with AI 11:09 - Strategy 2: Expert Editing with AI 16:41 - Strategy 3: Using AI as a Research Assistant 21:00 - Strategy 4: Content Summarization with AI 25:46 - Strategy 5: SEO Optimization with AI 28:02 - Strategy 6: Tone and Style Consistency 33:15 - Strategy 7: Content Repurposing with AI 38:41 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into three major topics shaping the future of AI in associations: leveraging an asset base with AI, the rapid decline in AI token costs, and the generational differences in AI adoption. Amit breaks down how associations can unlock the potential of their data to create innovative, revenue-generating services. They also explore how the plummeting cost of AI tokens is making sophisticated AI tools accessible, and why younger workers are more likely to embrace AI in their jobs. Tune in for insights into how AI will transform the association world.
00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Overview of Leveraging AI in Associations 06:02 - How Associations Can Use AI to Unlock Their Data 12:22 - Counter-Positioning Your Business for Success 15:19 - Multi-Tiered AI Offerings for Associations 18:28 - The Plummeting Cost of AI Tokens 24:41 - Impacts of Token Costs on AI Accessibility 28:46 - Generational Differences in AI Adoption 34:51 - Why Leaders Need to Adopt AI Now
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this special hurricane edition of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the intersection of AI and associations. From the upcoming launch of OpenAI’s Project Strawberry, set to redefine how AI handles reasoning, to Hugging Face's cutting-edge speech-to-speech model, the hosts cover all the latest AI advancements. They also explore how AI is transforming grid infrastructure, fueling climate tech investments. Plus, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how AI could help associations manage power grids and customer service more efficiently.
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00:00 - Introduction 03:26- Overview of Leveraging AI in Associations 06:02 - How Associations Can Use AI to Unlock Their Data 12:22 - Counter-Positioning Your Business for Success 15:19 - Multi-Tiered AI Offerings for Associations 18:28 - The Plummeting Cost of AI Tokens 24:41 - Impacts of Token Costs on AI Accessibility 28:46 - Generational Differences in AI Adoption 34:51 - Why Leaders Need to Adopt AI Now
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this special episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the transformative power of AI in analyzing unstructured data, especially for associations. They explore how AI can help organizations unlock insights from sources like emails, community discussions, event recordings, and more, all of which have been traditionally challenging to analyze. Amith shares real-world examples of how unstructured data can reveal hidden trends and opportunities, offering valuable insights for future decision-making. Tune in to discover how your association can stay ahead of the curve with AI-driven data strategies.
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 06:27 - Unstructured Data: An Overview 09:42 - The Power of Unstructured Data for Associations 11:46 - Pre-AI Approaches to Unstructured Data 14:30 - AI-Powered Analysis: A Game Changer 20:42 - Playground Demo: Structured Insights from Unstructured Data 24:21 - Real-World Applications for Associations 33:43 - Predictive Insights and AI’s Future 38:38 - Real-World Applications 43:23 - Exploring Advanced AI Models and Predictive Capabilities 51:12 - Tackling Key Pain Points 55:14 - Classical Machine Learning vs. Foundation Models 1:01:18 - Predicting Future Trends with AI
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the latest AI trends impacting associations. They preview the upcoming digitalNow conference and showcase the impressive keynote lineup, including experts from Google, the US Department of State, and more. The episode also features an exciting exploration of Google Notebook LM, a new tool designed to help users organize and interact with documents using AI, along with an overview of XRX, an open-source framework enabling multimodal AI solutions. Listen in to learn how associations can harness these tools to boost productivity and innovation.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 06:45 - Preview of digitalNow 2024 Conference 22:35 - Google Notebook LM Overview and Features 25:43 - Experiment with Sidecar Content 30:18 - More Opportunities for NotebookLM 41:12 - Insights into XRX Framework and Applications 45:43 - LPU vs. GPU 53:53 - Closing Thoughts and digitalNow Contest
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this milestone 50th episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith Mallory celebrate the show's journey while diving into exciting new developments. They explore the enhanced AI Learning Hub 2.0, which now includes a professional certification, and discuss the importance of continuous AI education for associations. Plus, they introduce spatial intelligence, a game-changing area in AI, and share insights from Fei-Fei Li’s groundbreaking work. Tune in for a fascinating look at the future of AI in the association world, and join the celebration of 50 episodes!
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🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: NotebookLM ➡ https://notebooklm.google.com AI Learning Hub ➡ https://sidecarlearninghub.com The a16z Podcast ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Celebrating 50 Episodes 06:20 - Introducing the AI Learning Hub 2.0 12:36 - The Value of Continuous AI Education 19:18 - Fei-Fei Li and the Future of Spatial Intelligence 21:35 - How Spatial Intelligence is Changing AI 28:58 - The Future of Training Models 37:47 - Contest Announcement and Final Thoughts
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this week’s episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory dive into two exciting AI innovations: ChatGPT Canvas and Microsoft Copilot’s Wave 2 updates. They break down how these tools can enhance productivity and transform workflows in associations and beyond. From the advanced features of ChatGPT Canvas, enabling real-time edits and content creation, to Microsoft Copilot’s newest collaborative capabilities, including Excel’s Python integration and Copilot Pages, this episode provides actionable insights for AI-powered productivity. Whether you're exploring AI for content transformation or team collaboration, this episode covers it all!
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory delve into the latest in AI innovation. They kick things off with an in-depth discussion on Meta's new Llama 3.2 model, highlighting its capabilities for on-device AI and vision tasks. Then, the conversation shifts to digital twins—virtual replicas used to simulate real-world entities. Amith explains how this technology can be a game-changer for associations, from optimizing conferences to creating personalized member experiences. Tune in to explore AI’s expanding role in reshaping association strategies.
00:00 - Introduction 02:31 - Digital Now Conference Update 05:44 - Meta’s Llama 3.2 09:50 - AI at the Edge: On-Device Benefits and Privacy 14:48 - Vision Capabilities in Llama 3.2 Models 20:21 - Which AI Model is Best for Complex Use Cases? 23:48 - What Are Digital Twins? 31:59 - Applying Digital Twins in Associations 36:42 - Optimizing Member Experiences Using AI
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory dive deep into two groundbreaking AI innovations—HeyGen’s interactive avatars and Claude’s new computer use feature. They explore how these tools could revolutionize the way associations handle meetings, customer interactions, and even website management. With live examples and hands-on experiences, they assess the future of AI avatars in the business world and break down how Claude’s ability to control a computer can streamline tasks. Tune in to hear how these advancements could transform your association’s operations and member experience.
00:00 - Introduction 02:07 - digitalNow Preview 06:38 - HeyGen’s Instant Avatars 10:20 - Real-Time AI Translation and Dubbing Tools 18:21 - Applications of AI in Learning and Onboarding 21:03 - Claude’s New Computer Use Feature Explained 28:52 - The Future of AI-Powered Assistants
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this special two-part episode, hosts Amith and Mallory delve into the transformative power of AI-driven audio for associations. From voice synthesis to real-time translation, this discussion sets the foundation for an AI audio strategy, highlighting the latest advancements in voice technologies that improve accessibility and engagement. With tools like Eleven Labs and ChatGPT's Advanced Voice mode, Amith and Mallory explore how audio allows associations to communicate more dynamically and how it stands to change member engagement. Stay tuned for part two, where the focus shifts to practical association-specific applications!
00:00 - Introduction 02:45 - The Impact of AI on Communication in Associations 05:24 - Audio vs. Text: Conveying Richness with AI 08:48 - Key AI Audio Technologies Explained 11:40 - Barriers to AI Audio Adoption for Associations 16:30 - Real-Life Examples and Successes with AI Audio 21:36 - Notable Advancements in AI-Driven Voice Technology 28:16 - Demo of Betty, the AI Knowledge Agent with Voice 33:49 - The Future of AI Audio in Associations
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In part two of this special audio-focused episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the innovative ways associations can leverage audio and AI to engage members and enhance accessibility. Amith discusses real-world applications of text-to-speech AI tools like ElevenLabs, exploring how associations can maintain a consistent brand voice across platforms, convert complex technical content into audio formats, and create interactive knowledge modules. The conversation also touches on the future potential of intelligent voice support and real-time translation, making association content more accessible worldwide. With real-world examples, they share how AI-driven audio solutions open doors to engagement, from enhanced sponsor content to democratized language access at global conferences.
00:00 - Introduction to Part Two 03:21 - Consistent Brand Voice Across Content 07:58 - Making Technical Content Accessible 13:16 - Sponsor Content Enhancement 15:32 - Capturing SME Knowledge Through Interactive Audio 18:35 - Intelligent Voice Support 26:07 - Breaking Language Barriers at Conferences 32:20 - AI as a Personal Communication Coach
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive deep into the world of AI agents and their transformative potential for associations. Amith shares insights from his keynote at Digital Now 2024, exploring the difference between models and agents, and why agents hold the key to unlocking significant ROI for associations. The discussion covers use cases like customer service and knowledge management, and how associations can get started with building their own agents. Whether it’s creating an efficient content workflow or enhancing member engagement, this episode breaks down practical steps for implementing AI agents that can automate complex processes, reduce costs, and elevate the member experience.
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Recap of Digital Now 2024 07:47 - Why AI Agents Are Crucial for Associations 12:17 - Example of a Content Workflow Using AI Agents 21:18 - AI Agents for Customer Service: Klarna and Bell Canada 27:48 - Should Associations Combine Domain Expertise with Member Service? 37:26 - Who Can Build Enterprise AI Agents in Associations? 44:26 - Difference Between Automation and AI Agents 51:15 - Getting Started with an AI Data Platform 58:14 - Future of AI Agents in Associations
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory explore whether prompt engineering is becoming obsolete with advancements like Stanford’s DSPY and Zenbase, and discuss OpenAI’s upcoming Operator agent, which promises to revolutionize how AI integrates with workflows. From understanding effective communication with AI to weighing the risks and rewards of emerging AI agents, this episode is packed with actionable insights for professionals navigating AI-driven transformations.
Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 05:45 - Is Prompt Engineering Dead? 07:59 - The Evolution of AI Communication 14:15 - Cultivating Communication Skills & Creativity 18:42 - OpenAI Operator and its Upcoming Capabilities 23:42 - Privacy and Security Concerns with AI Agents 28:16 - Guidelines for Using AI Tools Safely 33:16 - Microsoft Copilot and Integrations for Associations 35:24 - Closing
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Sidecar Sync, Wilson, your AI host, takes the reins while Mallory and Amit are off for the holiday. The focus? Exploring how AI audio tools are revolutionizing associations. From streamlining podcast production to creating personalized learning experiences and enhancing accessibility, Wilson shares practical applications and inspiring insights. Learn how associations can harness these tools to save time, expand reach, and better serve their members—all while staying ahead in a tech-driven world.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Sidecar Sync with Wilson 02:01 - Exploring the Potential of AI in Audio 02:33 - AI Audio Use Case 1: Podcasting for Associations 03:48 - AI Audio Use Case 2: Personalized Learning Experiences 04:20 - AI Audio Use Case 3: Enhancing Accessibility 05:35 - Closing Thoughts and Resources
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this post-Thanksgiving episode, Amith and Mallory dive into groundbreaking AI innovations shaping the association landscape. Discover the story behind Daisy, a clever chatbot designed to thwart phone scammers, and its implications for cybersecurity. The hosts also unpack Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source framework poised to redefine how AI interacts with diverse data sources. With a mix of practical advice and forward-thinking insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the intersection of AI and associations.
Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to the Post-Thanksgiving Episode 03:59 - Behind the Scenes: Creating an AI Co-Host 11:40 - Cybersecurity Meets AI: Fighting Scams with Daisy 15:42 - How AI Could Transform Telecom and Beyond 22:44 - Deep Dive into Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol 28:12 - Implications of MCP for Associations 38:40 - Questions for Tech Leaders About AI Standards 42:16 - Closing Thoughts
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory unpack the latest advancements shaping the AI and association landscape. From Meta's groundbreaking Llama 3.3 model, which challenges scaling laws with its smaller yet mightier parameters, to OpenAI’s launch of Sora, a highly anticipated text-to-video AI model, we explore how these technologies redefine the boundaries of innovation. Discover why smaller AI models are taking the spotlight, how Sora’s creative capabilities might revolutionize storytelling, and the implications for associations embracing video at scale. Tune in for an insightful discussion on these exciting AI breakthroughs!
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:16 - Overview of Meta’s Llama 3.3 Model 06:51 - Benchmark Comparisons and Cost Impacts 10:53 - Multi-Agentic Applications with Llama 3.3 17:12 - Transitioning Models in Real-Time 19:41 - Redefining Scaling Laws in AI 24:03 - Launch of OpenAI’s Sora 30:07 - The Creative Potential of Text-to-Video AI 36:29 - Consumer Expectations in AI-Driven Video 42:02 - Evaluating ChatGPT Pro Subscriptions
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this special year-end episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory reflect on 2024’s AI predictions and dive headfirst into the top 10 AI trends set to transform associations in 2025. From advancements in AI-powered video creation and humanoid robots to the rise of domain-specific tools and AI education, this episode unpacks what’s on the horizon. Amit also shares strong views on leadership and AI readiness, coining the term “leadership malpractice.” Tune in for expert insights, actionable advice, and a glimpse into the exciting future of AI in the association world.
00:00 - Introduction to the 2025 Predictions Episode 05:27 - Recapping 2024 Predictions: What We Got Right 14:38 - Prediction 1: AI Audio Achieves Human-Like Latency 18:34 - Prediction 2: Advanced AI Scams and Cybersecurity 21:24 - Prediction 3: AI Video Powers Long-Form Content Creation 25:35 - Prediction 4: Continued AI Reasoning Improvements 28:53 - Prediction 5: AI-Driven Breakthroughs in Scientific Research 30:33 - Prediction 6: Expanding AI Education and Upskilling 35:21 - Prediction 7: Specialized AI Agents for Associations 38:05 - Prediction 8: Domain-Specific AI Models Transform Industries 40:41 - Prediction 9: Shift from SEO to AI Engine Optimization (AEO) 42:52 - Prediction 10: Humanoid Robots Gain Traction in Key Sectors 45:51 - Reflections and a Look Ahead to 2025
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this special interview, Mallory chats with Varun Puri, co-founder of Yoodli, an AI-powered communication coach revolutionizing how people prepare for speeches, interviews, and conversations. Varun shares Yoodli’s journey, from its inspiration as a "smart mirror" for speech to its adoption by global organizations like Google and Toastmasters. Discover how associations, professionals, and even doctors are using Yoodli to enhance communication skills, and get insights into why keeping the "human in the loop" is key for authentic speaking. Varun’s candid anecdotes, including the quirky origin of Yoodli’s name, make this an episode you won’t forget.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Sidecar Sync 02:05 - Introducing Yoodli: The AI Speech Coach 03:29 - Varun Puri’s Journey and Vision for Yoodli 05:26 - Yoodli’s Process: From Filler Words to Confidence 08:54 - Real-Life Applications for Yoodli Users 12:26 - Feedback on Both Content and Delivery 16:11 - Human and AI Collaboration in Speaking 19:49 - Use Cases: From Google to Toastmasters 23:45 - The Future of Yoodli: A Personal Communication Ally 26:15 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
Welcome to a special edition of Sidecar Sync! In this episode, Mallory shares keynote highlights from Day One of digitalNow 2024, a premier event for association leaders. Dive into insights from Amith Nagarajan on AI agents and agentic systems, Thomas Altman on AI's role in knowledge creation, Sharon Gai on AI-driven e-commerce strategies, and Dr. Denise Turley on implementing generative AI solutions. From practical takeaways to future-forward ideas, this episode is packed with inspiration for associations navigating the AI revolution.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In the first episode of 2025, Amith and Mallory dive into groundbreaking innovations reshaping the association world. They explore Google’s Gemini Deep Research, a cutting-edge AI tool revolutionizing how associations can generate actionable insights. Then, they discuss the futuristic potential of carbon-14 diamond batteries—offering nearly unlimited power for thousands of years. From enhancing member engagement through AI to powering the tech of tomorrow, this episode blends scientific curiosity with practical association strategies. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a glimpse of what’s ahead in AI and energy innovation.
Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to the First Episode of 2025 04:07 - Discussing Mindfulness and Productivity in a Fast World 10:07 - What is Google Gemini Deep Research? 16:01 - Use Cases of Gemini for Associations 23:02 - AI-Driven Event Personalization Insights 32:41 - Introducing Carbon-14 Diamond Batteries 37:21 - Applications of Diamond Batteries in AI and Beyond 45:14 - Closing
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
Dive into the riveting highlights of digitalNow 2024, where leading experts shared transformative insights on AI and its impact on associations. In this episode, keynote speakers Robert Plotkin, Dr. Gio Altamirano Rayo, Dr. Param Dedhia, Neil Hoyne, and John Spence unravel strategies for leveraging AI, enhancing leadership, and fostering innovation. From safeguarding intellectual property with AI to ethical AI applications at the U.S. Department of State, and even the science behind high-yield health, this episode delivers actionable takeaways for forward-thinking leaders.
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory dive into the intersection of leadership and artificial intelligence, exploring why growing your team is the true measure of a leader. Amith shares his decades-long journey of building organizations, candidly discussing the lessons learned along the way. Together, they discuss the critical importance of AI training for teams, why failing to provide it is "leadership malpractice," and the distinct challenges of leading in a time of rapid technological change. From actionable tips to thought-provoking insights, this episode equips leaders to bridge the gap between AI awareness and effective implementation.
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🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ChatGPT ➡ https://chat.openai.com Claude AI ➡ https://www.anthropic.com/claude Google Cloud AI ➡ https://cloud.google.com/ai
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 06:08 - The Sidecar Vision: Growing AI-Literate Teams 13:25 - The Critical Role of Leadership in AI Training 19:19 - Amith’s Perspective on Leadership Mistakes 25:23 - Wartime Leadership: Leading During Rapid Change 39:45 - Why AI Training Is a Leadership Imperative 40:00 - AI Learning Resources for Associations 47:05 - Closing Thoughts: Preparing for the AI-Driven Future
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this jam-packed episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory break down two of the biggest AI stories of the moment: DeepSeek’s R1 model and OpenAI’s new Operator agent. R1 has been making waves with its impressive reasoning abilities, low training costs, and major impact on AI stocks—leaving industry giants scrambling. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s Operator brings a new level of automation, allowing AI to browse the web and complete tasks like a human. What does this mean for associations and AI adoption? Tune in as we explore the implications, risks, and opportunities these developments bring to the table.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:44 - The DeepSeek R1 model: why it's a big deal 13:35 - Can we trust R1’s $6 million training claim? 17:22 - The future of AI: nearly free and everywhere 24:32 - Will R1 be used in Sidecar’s AI tools? 31:11 - OpenAI Operator: AI that can use the web for you 37:38 - Should you be cautious about AI agents? 42:17 - What Operator means for the future of work 44:46 - Closing thoughts
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this special interview edition of Sidecar Sync, hosts Mallory and Amith sit down with AI consultant, John Huisman, to explore how associations can effectively adopt generative AI. John shares insights from his extensive experience advising Fortune 50 companies on digital transformation and AI strategy. The conversation covers how associations can shift from adopting AI just for the sake of it to strategically leveraging it for real business outcomes. They also discuss employee productivity, AI training, and practical applications like knowledge management and customer service automation. If you're wondering how to make AI work for your organization, this episode is a must-listen!
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🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Whisper ➡ https://openai.com/research/whisper ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt Claude ➡ https://claude.ai
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to John Huisman 04:49 - Early AI Adoption and Technology Shifts 08:18 - Three Key AI Use Cases for Businesses 13:00 - Where AI Implementation Yields the Quickest Wins 17:58 - Addressing Employee Fears About AI Adoption 22:31 - The Importance of AI Training for Associations 31:39 - Customer Service Automation with Generative AI 42:10 - Knowledge Management and AI for Associations 51:40 - The Future of AI Agents and Business Processes
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into OpenAI’s latest innovation: Deep Research. They explore how this powerful AI agent is transforming research by synthesizing vast amounts of information at unprecedented speeds. They also discuss Jevons Paradox—why technological advancements don’t always reduce resource consumption and how this applies to AI’s rapid evolution. Plus, they unpack the implications of AI’s increasing accessibility, from competition among AI models to what this means for associations navigating an AI-driven future.
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🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Deep Research ➡https://openai.com DeepSeek ➡ https://deepseek.com Gemini 2 Pro ➡ https://ai.google.dev Llama 3.3 ➡ https://ai.meta.com Anthropic Claude 3.5 ➡ https://anthropic.com Grok ➡ https://x.ai
🎧 Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Sidecar Sync 03:49 - Blue Cypress Innovation Hubs 06:41 - OpenAI’s Deep Research and What It Does 10:39 - The Confusion of AI Model Naming Conventions 14:27 - o3 Mini: OpenAI’s Best Reasoning Model? 20:08 - AI Integration in Business: Multiple Models 24:19 - What is Jevons’ Paradox? 33:41 - AI, Energy, and the Future of AI
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
This week on Sidecar Sync, we take a deep dive into the Paris AI Action Summit, exploring global AI trends, governance challenges, and key takeaways from this high-profile event. With 60 nations signing the final declaration—but the U.S. and U.K. notably opting out—what does this mean for AI’s future? We also discuss the Reuters legal victory against Ross Intelligence, a major copyright case with potential implications for AI training and content use. Plus, we reflect on how associations can stay competitive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Don’t miss this packed episode filled with insights, debate, and strategies for AI-driven success!
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Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Sidecar Sync 02:10 - Key Highlights from the Paris AI Summit 08:38 - Global AI Governance: Who Signed & Who Opted Out? 13:10 - Is the U.S. Really Dominating AI? 17:48 - AI Safety, Containment, and the Role of Good AI 26:12 - Deceptive Misalignment: A Growing AI Risk? 29:27 - Reuters' Legal Win: What It Means for AI & Copyright 37:30 - How Associations Can Protect Their AI-Used Content 43:02 - The 95% vs. 100% Content Challenge 50:24 - Closing
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
AI is evolving at a breakneck pace, and in this episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias break down the latest advancements that are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the game-changing hybrid reasoning capabilities of Claude 3.7 and Grok 3 to the emerging field of quantum computing, they explore how these technologies are shaping the future. They also discuss Microsoft's Majorana One quantum chip and what it means for computing, AI, and beyond. Whether you're curious about scaling laws, the potential of digital twins, or the next steps in AI-driven learning, this episode is packed with insights that will get you thinking about what’s next.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Sidecar Sync 02:06 - The Importance of Work-Life Integration 05:58 - What’s New with Claude 3.7 & Grok 3? 16:36 - Interactive AI Experiences & the Future of Learning 35:45 - Quantum Computing 101 45:28 - What Is Microsoft’s Majorana One? 49:02 - WThe Potential Risks & Challenges of Quantum AI 57:22 - Closing
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory explore AI’s surprising role in fast food, focusing on Byte by Yum, an AI-powered platform transforming operations at Taco Bell, KFC, and beyond. What can associations learn from Yum Brands’ AI strategy? Then, they tackle Amazon’s return-to-office policy and what it means for workplace culture, collaboration, and AI’s growing influence on job structures. Plus, a shocking revelation—Amith has never had a Crunchwrap Supreme?! Join us for a fun and insightful conversation at the crossroads of AI, associations, and tacos.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Sidecar Sync 03:21 - AI Tacos? Yum Brands’ Big Tech Play 08:47 - Can AMS Vendors Drive AI Innovation in Associations? 15:01 - Why Data is the Foundation for AI Success 27:05 - Amazon’s Return-to-Office Mandate: What’s Happening? 32:20 - Remote vs. In-Person Work: What’s Best for Innovation? 38:09 - What Associations Can Learn About Workplace Flexibility 41:05 - Closing: The Crunchwrap Supreme Challenge—Will Amith Try One?
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this first installment of a special two-part episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory explore the future of AI-enhanced member services. Associations face growing pressure to provide seamless, 24/7 member support—competing with the personalized service of big brands. In Part 1, we break down key member service functions and how AI can revolutionize them, from automating inquiries and renewals to personalizing communication and recommendations. Plus, we introduce Izzy, a groundbreaking AI agent designed to transform association operations. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive into real-world implementation strategies!
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Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Sidecar Sync 01:09 - Introducing AI-Enhanced Member Services 06:20 - Why AI is Critical for Modern Associations 08:08 - The Role of AI in Reducing Friction 16:55 - AI’s Task-by-Task Transformation of Member Services 18:29 - Responding to Member Inquiries with AI 28:54 - Automating Applications and Renewals 41:25 - Smarter Database Maintenance with AI 51:39 - AI-Powered Personalized Communications 57:36 - Smarter Upselling & Cross-Selling with AI 1:02:35 - Closing -- Stay Tuned for Part 2!
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory discuss the Manus AI Agent, a groundbreaking system that autonomously handles complex tasks like resume screening and real estate searches. They also explore the evolution of conversational AI with Sesame AI, which enhances digital interactions through natural speech. Amith shares insights from his keynote at AGRIP, an association leading the way in AI adoption, while Mallory demos an interactive AI voice assistant. Plus, they dive into how Sidecar is leveraging AI for automated learning content and more.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Sidecar Sync 02:01 - Amith’s Keynote at AGRIP & Las Vegas 10:51 - What is the Manus AI Agent? 16:31 - Models vs. Functionality 23:46 - AI Code Generation and the Future of Programming 33:03 - The Power of Conversational AI with Sesame AI 44:21 - AI Voice Synthesis and Learning Applications 50:13 - Choosing the Right AI Tools &
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this milestone 75th episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory return for part two of their deep dive into AI-enhanced member services. This second installment of AI-Enhanced Member Services shifts from ideas to action. Amith and Mallory focus on the infrastructure, mindset, and change management strategies needed to implement AI solutions within your association. You’ll hear clear advice on system integration, data platforms, and the human side of transformation—including how to reframe staff roles and build a culture of innovation. It’s a must-listen for association leaders ready to take the next step.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Episode 75 of Sidecar Sync 05:32 - The Three Building Blocks for AI Member Services 12:04 - In the Middle of an AMS Switch? Hit Pause 17:42 - Common Obstacles: The "Accounting" Mindset 20:44 - What to Automate First: Member Inquiries 22:05 - Change Management and the Leadership Imperative 28:32 - Culture Shifts: Asking “Why” and “Why Not?” 33:28 - Unlocking New Strategic Capacity with AI 37:45 - Culture Fit and Leading Through Transformation
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive deep into two major AI model releases—Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and DeepSeek’s V3—and explore how they’re reshaping the landscape of artificial intelligence. They discuss the technical breakthroughs, from million-token context windows to open-source innovations, and what it all means for association leaders. This is a jam-packed episode with strategic insights for the forward-thinking association exec.
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🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: GPT-4o ➡ https://openai.com Gemini 2.5 Pro ➡ https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini DeepSeek-V3 ➡ https://huggingface.co/deepseek-ai Midjourney ➡ https://www.midjourney.com HeyGen ➡ https://www.heygen.com Amith’s Comic Strip ➡ https://shorturl.at/2Khn5
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:02 - Catching Up: Innovation Hub in Washington DC 07:58 - Gemini 2.5 Pro 15:58 - Google’s Position and Counter-Positioning Strategy 20:57 - Visual Breakthroughs in GPT-4o’s Image Generator 24:00 - Small vs. Large Models 28:36 - DeepSeek-V3 Release: What’s New and Different 33:29 - Why Open Source Models Matter for Associations 38:04 - The Impact of Lower AI Costs on Strategy 41:23 - Dream Bigger: Breaking Constraints and Thinking Abundantly 44:48 - Final Thoughts
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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this thought-provoking episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith dig into the fascinating world of semiconductors and how a historic joint venture between Intel and TSMC is reshaping the global tech landscape. They explore the underlying tensions between vertically integrated business models and specialization — a conversation that holds key lessons for association leaders navigating change in the age of AI. From reflections on the Innovation Hub Chicago event to an insightful breakdown of Llama 4’s powerful capabilities, this episode is a timely reminder that adaptability is everything — in both tech and associations.
🔎 Check out Sidecar's AI Learning Hub and get your Association AI Professional (AAiP) certification: https://learn.sidecar.ai
📕 Download ‘Ascend 2nd Edition: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations’ for FREE https://sidecar.ai/ai
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💡 Join Sidcar’s AI Mastermind Group: https://sidecar.ai/association-ai-mastermind
🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Llama 4 ➡ https://ai.meta.com/llama GPT-4 ➡ https://openai.com Claude 3.7 ➡ https://www.anthropic.com Gemini 2.5 Pro ➡ https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini DeepSeek R1 ➡ https://deepseek.com Aqcuired Podcast ➡ https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/tsmc The Information (Article) ➡ https://shorturl.at/xymgG
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Sidecar Sync and This Week’s Topic 08:36 - Semiconductor Basics Explained: Fab vs. Fabless 10:20 - Intel and TSMC’s Joint Venture 16:08 - Lessons for Associations from Intel’s Journey 20:53 - Specialization vs. Integration in Association Work 26:41 - How AI Changes the Capacity to Do More 31:39 - LLaMA 4 Overview: Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth 34:29 - Multimodal Models and Mixture of Experts 40:47 - Why LLaMA 4’s Context Window Matters 45:03 - Open Source, Privacy, and Inference Provider Choices 49:48 - Final Thoughts
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
In this vibrant and forward-thinking episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith dive into the fun side of AI—exploring OpenAI’s new GPT-4o image generation capabilities, Hedra’s cartoon animation tech, and the jaw-dropping robotics work between Nvidia, Google DeepMind, and Disney. You’ll hear about Mallory’s creation of cartoon avatars of herself and Amith, animated with lifelike voices using Hedra and ElevenLabs, plus a lively discussion on how associations can use these tools for scalable content and member engagement. Plus, a look at how Disney’s droids and advanced physics engines are shaping the future of robotics far beyond entertainment.
🔎 Check out Sidecar's AI Learning Hub and get your Association AI Professional (AAiP) certification: https://learn.sidecar.ai
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🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT-4o ➡ https://chat.openai.com Hedra ➡ hhttps://www.hedra.com/ Nvidia Reveals Project GROOT and Disney Robots ➡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51TYhPJ4zys Amith’s AI Comic Strips ➡ https://shorturl.at/ItvQZ
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction 05:30 - GPT-4o Image Generation: Features and First Impressions 07:28 - Creating Comics and Infographics with GPT-4o 11:40 - What Makes GPT-4o Truly “Omni-Modal”? 12:53 - Animating Avatars with Hedra: Cartoon Hosts Go Live 17:09 - Clip Reveal: Cartoon Mallory and Amith Talk AI 27:43 - Disney, DeepMind & Nvidia’s Plan for Entertainment Robots 36:30 - Should Associations Start Prepping for AI Robotics? 40:35 - Advice for the Next Generation in the Age of AI
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Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.
Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.
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