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6 min read

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 or the most recognizable brand names, assuming that the most powerful model is the correct choice...

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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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5 min read

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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5 min read

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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5 min read

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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5 min read

Beyond Automation: Creating New Forms of Value with AI

“How many hours can we save?” It is the first question most leadership teams ask when they start exploring artificial intelligence. The math is...

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5 min read

Why Your AI-Native Strategy Needs a Dedicated Leader

The conventional wisdom in association management dictates that new technology belongs in the IT department. When a new association management system...

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4 min read

The 99% reduction: How AI changes the economics of innovation

The conventional wisdom in association management dictates that launching a new digital initiative requires a massive budget, a long timeline, and a...

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