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Banking on Better Service: What Associations Can Learn from Wells Fargo's AI Success

Wells Fargo recently made waves with their AI assistant that handled an impressive 245.4 million customer interactions in 2024—double their initial projections. This AI assistant ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

Fargo vs. Klarna & The Rise of Reasoning Models | [Sidecar Sync Episode 81]

Summary: This week on the Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias explore Wells Fargo’s virtual assistant “Fargo” and how it stacks up against Klarna’s AI tool from a ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

Good Vibes Only: The Pros and Cons of Vibe Coding for Associations

Picture this: You're sitting at your desk, chatting away with your computer like you're catching up with an old friend. Only instead of swapping weekend stories, you're casually ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

AI and the Future of Work: Data-Backed Insights from Anthropic's Economic Index

AI is transforming the professional landscape. We hear or read some variation of this statement seemingly all the time. And hey—we're big fans of AI at Sidecar, but we also like ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

From Hours Lost to Value Gained: Why Investing in AI Upskilling Is the Fastest Path to ROI for Associations

Turn routine work into ROI. Upskill your association’s staff in generative AI and convert wasted hours into high‑value member impact. McKinsey reports that organizations engaging ...
Rick Bawcum, AAiP
Rick Bawcum, AAiP

Model Context Protocol: The USB-C Revolution for AI in Associations

Whether you're an iPhone or Android person, you're probably familiar with Apple's charging woes. For years, users had to buy different types of chargers for different devices. ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

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At MSTA, twenty-two staff members have already earned their AAiP certification, with more on the way. This specialized training is empowering our team to implement AI solutions that enhance the member experience in meaningful ways. The AAiP Certification gives association professionals the tools they need to integrate AI effectively, driving efficiency, personalization, and engagement. It's an essential investment in the future of our organization.

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