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Breaking Down Language Barriers: How Real-Time AI Translation Opens Global Doors for Associations

Mallory Mejias: Sep 9, 2025 9:06:32 PM

Most associations accidentally limit themselves geographically—not by choice, but by language. Take a moment to consider your organization's name. If you're like many, it probably starts with "American Association of..." or includes your state or...

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Running 10,000 Experiments While You Sleep: AI's Next Evolution

Mallory Mejias: Sep 8, 2025 8:12:58 PM

What do 14 million labeled images of cats, dogs, and hot air balloons have to do with your next strategic planning session? What does a computer...

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How AI is Reshaping the Member Experience at the American Paint Horse Association

Dave Dellin: Sep 8, 2025 9:05:57 AM

As the CEO of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA), I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of technology in the equine industry....

Sidecar Sync Episode 98 featuring Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias

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Inside the AI Audio Revolution: Translating, Conversing, & Composing | [Sidecar Sync Episode 98]

Mallory Mejias: Sep 4, 2025 10:04:37 PM

Summary: In this audio-focused episode of the Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan explore three groundbreaking advancements in AI audio...

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The Lonely Work of Innovation: Why Being Right Too Early Still Beats Being Late

Mallory Mejias: Sep 4, 2025 1:06:36 PM

I recently interviewed Thomas Altman on the Sidecar Sync podcast, and his story perfectly illustrates the innovation journey many of you are already...

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World Models: The Next Frontier of AI for Associations

Mallory Mejias: Sep 2, 2025 6:12:29 PM

Three years ago, if you'd told association leaders that AI would be writing their member communications, answering complex certification questions,...

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Sidecar Sync podcast Episode 97 cover image featuring Mallory Mejías and Thomas Altman, with the tagline 'AI Knowledge for Associations'

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Exploring Interactive AI Simulations and World Models with Thomas Altman | [Sidecar Sync Episode 97]

Mallory Mejias: Aug 28, 2025 1:35:24 PM

Summary: Thomas Altman, co-founder of Tasio and Betty, joins Mallory Mejias for an electrifying deep dive into the future of AI through the lens of...

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The Rocky Rollout: What OpenAI's GPT-5 Launch Teaches Associations About Innovation

Mallory Mejias: Aug 28, 2025 1:30:52 PM

Have you tested out GPT-5? You might have noticed it's been a bit buggy. Connection failures, voice mode not working, responses that feel oddly cold...

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Open Models Are Getting Smaller, Smarter, and More Practical

Mallory Mejias: Aug 26, 2025 10:25:38 AM

The open source AI movement continues to accelerate. Microsoft, Meta, Mistral, OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Google have all released open models in recent...

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