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AI Agents for Associations: Revolutionizing Customer Experience [Sidecar Sync Episode 56]

How Content Builds Brand Habits [Updated]

Exploring AI Audio – Part 1: Fundamentals & Essential AI Audio Tools [Sidecar Sync Episode 54]

Generating Instant Avatars with HeyGen & Anthropic's New 'Computer Use Feature [Sidecar Sync Episode 53]

Meta's New Llama 3.2 Model & Decoding Digital Twins [Sidecar Sync Episode 52]

Navigating the 3D Future: Spatial Intelligence and the Evolution of Association Services

Live Demo of ChatGPT Canvas & Overview of Microsoft Copilot’s Wave 2 [Sidecar Sync Episode 51]

Continuous AI Learning: Why 15 Minutes a Day Could Transform Your Association's Future

Embracing AI-Powered Communication: What xRx Means for Associations

Sidecar's AI Learning Hub 2.0: Your Gateway to AI Mastery in the Association World

Celebrating 50 Episodes, Exploring AI Learning Hub, and Advances in Spatial Intelligence [Sidecar Sync Episode 50]

Revolutionizing Member Engagement: How Google's Notebook LM Can Transform Your Association's Content Strategy

From Pain to Gain: Practical Applications of AI-Powered Data Analysis for Associations

Previewing digitalNow 2024, Google NotebookLM, and xRx Framework Explained [Sidecar Sync Episode 49]

Unlocking the Power of Unstructured Data: How AI is Revolutionizing Association Management

Unlocking AI-Powered Insights from Unstructured Data [Sidecar Sync Episode 48]

AI and Energy: How Artificial Intelligence is Driving Innovation in Grid Infrastructure

Project Strawberry, Hugging Face Speech-to-Speech Model, & AI and Grid Infrastructure [Sidecar Sync Episode 47]

The AI Generation Gap: Strategies for Bridging the Divide in Your Association's Workforce

Association Dialogue Series: Scott Breen Interviews Melissa Garcia

Leveraging Asset Bases with AI, The Cost of AI Tokens & Generational Differences in AI Adoption [Sidecar Sync Episode 46]

digitalNow 2024 Keynote Highlight: Dr. Denise Turley

7 AI Strategies to Revolutionize Your Content Writing [Sidecar Sync Episode 45]

Scaling Laws in AI: What Association Professionals Need to Know

The AI Scientist: Reimagining Research and Problem-Solving in Associations

Scaling Laws, AI Scientist Framework, and AI-Generated TV with Showrunner [Sidecar Sync Episode 44]

AI Policy Development: Balancing Innovation and Data Protection in Associations

Overcoming AI Adoption Obstacles: A Guide for Association Leaders

6 Obstacles Preventing Your Organization From Embracing AI [Sidecar Sync Episode 43]

Navigating the Era of Deepfakes: Strategies for Associations to Maintain Trust and Integrity

The Rise of Humanoid Robots: Implications for Association Workforces and Industries

ASAE Annual Conference, Figure’s Humanoid Robot, & Segment Anything with Meta Ai’s SAM2 [Sidecar Sync Episode 42]

Beyond Language Models: Understanding the Significance of Google DeepMind's Mathematical AI Models

AI-Powered Video Tools: Revolutionizing Digital Marketing for Associations

The Power of AI in Storytelling: Lessons from Lumi and Implications for Associations

Storytelling with Lumi AI, Google DeepMind's Mathematical AI Models, and Deepfakes in Politics [Sidecar Sync Episode 41]

GPT-4.0 Mini & LLAMA 3.1: The New Frontier of AI Models and Their Impact on Associations

The Impact of AI-Native Education Platforms on Associations: Eureka Labs and the Future of Learning

Andrej Karpathy's Eureka Labs, ChatGPT-4o Mini is Mighty, and Llama 3.1 Unveiled [Sidecar Sync Episode 40]

Beyond the Horizon: How Future AI Advancements May Reshape Humanity

AI and Exponential Growth, Protein Folding, and Predicting the Future of AGI [Sidecar Sync Episode 39]

Building Your Own GPT: Lessons from Guy Kawasaki's Approach to Personalized AI

Combating AI-Driven Scams with AI

Embracing AI to Achieve Remarkable Success with Guy Kawasaki [Sidecar Sync Episode 38]

How Claude 3.5 Sonnet is Redefining AI Models

Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet, AI Scams, and Runway's Gen-3 Alpha Model [Sidecar Sync Episode 37]

Transforming Professional Networking with AI Vector Models

Five Growth Strategies for Association Leaders

Demystifying Vectors and Embeddings in AI: A Beginner's Guide

Transforming Healthcare: Inteleos' Tech Evolution and AI Future with Dale Cyr & Juan Sanchez [Sidecar Sync Episode 36]

From Hackathons to AI Mastery: Understanding Vectors and Embeddings [Sidecar Sync Episode 35]

Apple's AI Breakthrough, Wayve's Autonomous Driving, and Predicting the Weather with Aurora [Sidecar Sync Episode 34]

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Trevor Mitchell

Google AI Overviews, DeepL’s Translation Revolution, and Personalizing with REX’s AI Engine [Sidecar Sync Episode 33]

What Are Vector Databases and Why Are They So Important for Associations?

AI Marketing Strategies, PLG Insights, and the Future of User Engagement with Bill Macaitis [Sidecar Sync Episode 32]

The Breakthrough of AlphaFold 3: Revolutionizing Biological Research

Exploring the Advancements & Implications of ChatGPT 4.0

AlphaFold 3's Breakthrough, GPT-4o Innovations, and AI's Role in Organizations [Sidecar Sync Episode 31]

Jeff Jones on Patient Care Innovation & Transforming Healthcare with AI [Sidecar Sync Episode 30]

Microsoft’s New MAI-1, Google’s AI Report on Non-Profits, & Randy Travis Gets his Voice Back [Sidecar Sync Episode 29]

Who Really Owns Your AI Creations?

Intellectual Property & AI Armor with Patent Attorney Robert Plotkin [Sidecar Sync Episode 28]

How Associations Can Navigate the Financial Landscape of AI

The Democratization of Expertise, Meta AI Chatbot, and Making Deepfakes with Microsoft’s VASA-1 [Sidecar Sync Episode 27]

How to Maximize Your Association’s Member Value Over Time with CLV Data

Unlocking Customer Lifetime Value and Embracing AI with Google's Neil Hoyne [Sidecar Sync Episode 26]

Exploring the Growth, Benefits, and Future of Smaller AI Models

How Is Your Association Using AI?

How One Firm is Revolutionizing Your Association's Industry with AI Technology

The Sounds of Suno AI, the Stargate AI Supercomputer, and Grok 1.5 vs. DBRX [Sidecar Sync Episode 24]

Llama 3, Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 Class, & AI and the Middle Class [Sidecar Sync Episode 25]

An Overview of Microsoft and OpenAI's Ambitious Vision for the Future of AI Supercomputing

The AI Augmented Certification Process: Part 3

Exploring the Use of AI-Powered Humanoid Robots in the Workplace

The AI Augmented Certification Process: Part 2

digitalNow 2024 Theme to Focus on Exponential Associations

The AI Augmented Certification Process: Part 1

How to Successfully Navigate AI Experimentation and Risk Management in Associations

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Tori Liu

Claude 3: A Game-Changing Tool for Associations

What AI Technology is Right for My Organization?

10 AI Applications to Elevate Your Association

Fundamentals of AI Part 2 [Sidecar Sync Episode 20]

How Associations Can Use the OpenAI Playground to Reap More Contextual Results

The Evolution of Neural Networks and Their Powerful Role in AI Technologies

Moore's Law Accelerated: The Exponential Growth of AI

Empowering Associations and Nonprofits with Generative AI

Fundamentals of AI Part 1 [Sidecar Sync Episode 19]

Embracing the Future: A Look at Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro and Open AI’s Sora

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Jay Karen

Beyond Automation: The Era of AI Agents

Open AI's Sora, Gemini 1.5 Pro, and Practical Applications of Generative AI in Business [Sidecar Sync Episode 18]

Top 5 Generative AI Courses for Association Staffers

Timing Is Everything: Revisiting Innovation in Association Leadership

AI-Driven Personalization: Insights from China

All About AI Agents [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 17]

Navigating the AI Landscape: A Starter Kit for Associations

How Associations Can Use Owned Data and AI To Drive Membership And Growth

An Interview with Sharon Gai [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 16]

Generative AI and Trust: Steering Associations Towards Ethical Innovation

Neuralink and Elon Musk, Generative AI and Privacy Risks, and NYC Local Law 144 [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 15]

Top 6 AI Guidelines For Associations To Follow

The Future of Work in Associations: Embracing AI and Redefining Roles

The [Updated] Ultimate AI Toolkit for Associations

Marketing and AI with Greg Kihlström [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 14]

6 Questions Association Leaders Can Ask AI to Improve Operations

Harnessing the Power of Exhaust Streams: A New Frontier for Association Data Analysis 

Navigating Professional Development in the Age of AI With the Growth Mindset

Professional Development in the Age of AI [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 13]:

The Critical Role of Data in AI

The Data Episode [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 12]

AI's Growing Impact on the Scientific Method

The Intersection of AI and Science, Robin AI, the NYT Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 11]

How To Build a Successful Membership Retention Plan For Your Association

3 Ways to Drive Professional Development That Support Purpose-Driven Leaders

10 AI Predictions to Look Out for in 2024

Ten AI Predictions in 2024 [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 10]

4 Simple Ways To Harness the Awe Mindset For Team Motivation

Interview w/ Alice Locatelli | Senior Director of Digital Strategy, Society of Actuaries [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 09]

How AI Matching Can Elevate Your Organization’s Networking Opportunities

Leading into the Future: Why Leaders Must Embrace AI Training

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Christina Lewellen

Registration Open for digitalNow 2024 Conference

Decoding AI Interpretability, Mistral's MoE Model, the EU AI Act [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 8]

5 Expert AI Learning Resources To Empower Associations

The Powerful Role and Challenges of AI Governance in Conscious Innovation 

Top 5 Tools to Measure Member Engagement and Activity

AI's Materials Science Leap, the AI Alliance, Open Source Versus Closed, and AI Governance [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 7]

The AI Alliance Emerges: The Debate Between Open Source and Closed AI 

6 Reasons Professional Development is Important for Your and Your Organization

Navigating Software Selection for Associations in the Age of AI

How to Eliminate Web Content Friction Through Generative AI Search

Unpacking Q* and Amazon Q Rethinking Organizational Structure with AI Workflows [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 6]

The Power of Custom GPTs for Associations 

Sam Altman is Back at OpenAI, When AI is "Just Good Enough," and Generative AI Search [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 05]

Future-proofing Your Association with a Common Data Platform

AI Art Generators: Which One You Should Use and Why

Navigating Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Developer Conference: Unveiling the Future for Associations

Association Leadership Interview Series: A Conversation with Michelle Duke

President Biden's Executive Order on AI- What You Need to Know

Empowering Leadership: The Evolving Role of AI Agents and Companions in Associations

Custom GPTs and the Argument for Pausing Legacy Upgrades in Favor of AI [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 04]

Rosie’s Closer Than You Think: Preparing Associations for the AI Agent Revolution 

How Associations Can Broaden Their Horizons with AI Translation Tools

Navigating the digitalNow and OpenAI’s Developer Event - Key Takeaways for Associations [Sidecar Sync Podcast Episode 03]

The Final Face-Off: Which is the Right Collaboration Platform for Your Association? 

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How to Transform Your Innovation Pipeline

Top 5 Reasons We’re Excited for digitalNow 2023

Non-dues Revenue: Harnessing Affiliate Marketing and Partnerships 

How Associations Can Use Microsoft Teams to Streamline More than Just Communication 

Non-Dues Revenue: How to Leverage the Demand for Continuous Learning 

digitalNow 2023 Keynote Speakers to Focus on AI and Innovation for Associations

Top 5 Educational Events for Association Leaders

How Associations Can Use Slack to Improve Productivity

Activating Your Intangible Assets: How Associations Can Leverage AI to Protect Their Brand Reputation 

How to Improve Your Association's Conferences with AI 

6 Key Steps to Implement AI-Generated Tagging in Your Association

How to Improve Your Association’s Credentialing and Accreditation Programs with AI 

How Associations Can Use Zoom to Improve Offerings and Streamline Operations

AI-Generated Tagging: Early Application Methods

5 Steps to Deliver Better Positive Feedback that Reduces Turnover

Evaluating the Battle of Slack, Zoom, & Microsoft Teams

How to Integrate Your Association’s Content into the AI Ecosystem 

AI Generated Tagging: Revolutionizing Content Taxonomy 

8 Must-Read Newsletters for Association Leaders

Top 10 Generative AI Tips Associations Can Use to Create Content and Drive Efficiencies

AI-Generated Tagging: A Game-Changer for Association Organization 

Revolutionize Your Association’s Content Taxonomy with AI

How to Leverage a Common Data Platform to Improve Operations

What is a Common Data Platform and How Can it Transform Associations? 

How to Embrace Change and Navigate the Challenges of AI Adoption in Associations 

Transforming Associations: The Power of Embracing Profitability 

Rethinking Membership Business Models for Associations 

How to Build a Strategic Moat for Associations

How Associations Can Leverage AI to Better Serve Their Members

How to Use the Learn/Experiment/Build Framework to Create a Culture of Change 

4 Ways to Keep Your Association Relevant and Thriving 

How to Use AI to Revitalize Your Association in the Digital Age

The Ultimate Guide to Prompt Engineering: Improve Your Input for Better Output 

4 Ways Your Association Can Use AI for Process Improvement

Unleashing the Potential of AI: A Journey into a New Frontier of Member Engagement 

How to Embrace the Open Garden Organization in the Age of AI 

AI Image Generation: A Guide for Associations

Must-Have Questions for Your Next Member Satisfaction Survey

Tips for Offboarding Association Volunteers (Without the Hard Feelings)

AI in Action: Building Member Personas with ChatGPT

Be Unbusinesslike: Why Associations are Better Than Corporations

7 Lessons on Podcasting From ‘The Association Podcast’ Hosts

Demystifying APIs: A Non-Technical Guide for Association Leaders to Select Robust Software Solutions

3 Takeaways From Our Generative AI for Associations Webinar

Sidecar Water Cooler: The Four-Day Workweek

Bridging the Language Gap: How AI Translation Helps Associations Grow

Why Associations Must Consider Veterans in Their Inclusion Strategy

Addressing Volunteer Accessibility: Strengthening Your Program

Sidecar Water Cooler: Exploring AI Ethics

Overcoming Leadership Avoidance: 5 Strategies to Embrace Responsibility

Boosting Member Experience with AI

Welcoming Heidi Voorhees Haneberg as Sidecar's New CEO