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AI Is Overhyped and Underhyped. The Difference Is Timing.
Ask ten association leaders what they make of AI right now and you'll get two answers that seem impossible to reconcile.
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Fundamentals of AI, Part 1 | [Sidecar Sync Episode 148]
Mallory Mejias: Aug 24, 2026, 1:19:56 PM
Summary: AI may feel like it arrived overnight, but its foundations have been decades in the making. In part one of a refreshed Foundations of AI...
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AI Watermarking: Why It Won't Solve Your Content Vetting Problems
The pressure on association leaders to maintain the integrity of their content has never been higher. Whether you are managing a peer-reviewed...
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The Open-Weight Model Race: What Matters for Associations
The recent flurry of activity from tech giants like Meta and NVIDIA has sent a clear signal to the association sector. Meta recently released its...
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Why Your Association Needs a Hackathon
The word hackathon often conjures images of darkened rooms, rows of glowing monitors, and software engineers fueled by caffeine and complex code. For...
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Open-Weight Models, AI Watermarks, and How to Run Your Own Hackathon | [Sidecar Sync Episode 147]
Mallory Mejias: Aug 17, 2026, 10:28:02 AM
Summary: Meta and NVIDIA are turning up the heat in the open-weight AI race, while Anthropic is taking a very different approach by watermarking...
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The Leader's Responsibility: Risk, Malpractice, and AI
Many association executives view artificial intelligence as a technical challenge to be solved by the IT department or a specialized task force. They...
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Stop Measuring Tickets, Start Measuring Value
For decades, the standard for success in member services has been defined by the dashboard. We look for green lights, low numbers, and empty queues....
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Why Your Association Needs to Mandate AI Training Now
Many association leaders treat artificial intelligence like an optional professional development elective. They might offer a stipend for an online...