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Sidecar Sync Episode episode 142 cover featuring Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias

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The Data Episode | [Sidecar Sync Episode 142]

Summary: It’s been 130 episodes since Sidecar Sync last did a true deep dive on data—and a lot has changed. In this refreshed 2026 perspective, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias unpack what “association data” really means today, from structured CRM...

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AI Jobs: Why Some Organizations Grow While Others Cut

The narrative surrounding artificial intelligence and the workforce often feels like a foregone conclusion. If you follow the mainstream headlines,...

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The New Reality of Government-Gated AI: Why Your Association Needs Options

Imagine a high-security research greenhouse where the most advanced botanical specimens are kept. For years, scientists and enthusiasts alike could...

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Stop Choosing the Wrong AI Model: A Practical Guide for Associations

Many association leaders approach artificial intelligence with a single question: which model is the best? They look for the highest benchmark scores...

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Sidecar Sync Episode episode 141 cover featuring Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias

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Anthropic’s Rapid Model Releases, GPT 5.6’s Gated Launch, and The Real AI Jobs Story | [Sidecar Sync Episode 141]

Summary: This week on Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias break down a whirlwind week in AI, from Anthropic’s rapid-fire Claude releases...

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How to answer when members ask about AI's environmental impact

Imagine opening your inbox to a pointed question from a long-time member. They noticed your association recently launched a new search tool on the...

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ARD vs. MCP: Understanding the New Standards for AI Agents

Imagine hiring a brilliant assistant who speaks twenty languages and processes information at lightning speed, but they have no idea where the filing...

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Who Is Accountable When Your AI Agent Makes a Mistake?

Imagine a corporation with no human employees, no human executive team, and no human shareholders. The marketing campaigns are generated and deployed...

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Sidecar Sync Episode episode 140 cover featuring Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias

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Argentina, ARD, & AI’s Environmental Footprint | [Sidecar Sync Episode 140]

Summary: In this episode of the Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias explore one of the most provocative ideas in AI yet: companies owned...

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