Sidecar Blog

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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. Your MacBook needed one cable, your iPhone another, and your friend's...

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Getting Hands-On with MCP & Anthropic’s AI Economic Index | [ Sidecar Sync Episode 80]

Summary: In this episode of the Sidecar Sync, hosts Mallory Mejias and Amith Nagarajan take a deep dive into Model Context Protocol (MCP), a...

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Reinventing Member Services: How Real-Time AI Changes the Value Equation

Thank you for calling Sidecar! Your success is important to us. Press 1 to learn about our AI Learning Hub. Press 2 to check out the Sidecar Sync...

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The Information Synthesizers: Which Association Functions Will AI Transform First?

Your association built its reputation on having the best information in your industry. Now, that same information is becoming widely accessible—not...

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draco the data dragon and ai investment

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Don’t Be the Last Store in Bend, Oregon: Why Associations Must Invest in Innovation, Even in a Downturn

...Starring Draco the Data Dragon, Mira the Metrics Monster, and a cautionary tale about the blue-and-yellow empire that once ruled Friday night...

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AI at Lightning Speed: Why Inference Technology Will Transform Your Association's Member Experience

The video above showcases something extraordinary: AI responding at speeds that seem almost impossible. Watch as Groq's technology delivers responses...

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Beyond Entertainment: What Disney's Robot Revolution Means for Associations

At Nvidia's recent GTC 2025 conference in San Jose, attendees witnessed something remarkable: small robots called BDX Droids glided across the stage,...

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Navigating Market Uncertainty: Why Associations Should Invest Reserves in AI and Tech Modernization Now

Introduction In times of economic uncertainty, associations with significant financial reserves traditionally rely on conservative investments like...

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