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The AI Slowdown Paradox: Why Associations Must Speed Up Now

Researchers resigning from major artificial intelligence labs. Open letters signed by thousands of industry insiders asking governments to build a...

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The Spirit Airlines Lesson: How Associations Can Monetize Hidden Data

When a company goes bankrupt, its physical assets are typically the first things auctioned off to pay creditors. When budget carrier Spirit Airlines...

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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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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...

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The Case for an AI Referee: Navigating the Future of AI Governance

Imagine a high-stakes professional sports match where the rules are being written as the players run down the field. One team introduces a new play...

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Intelligence as a Commodity: Why Your AI Strategy Must Be Model-Agnostic

Many association leaders feel a quiet pressure to pick a side. In the early days of any technological shift, we look for the winner—the one platform...

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Beyond the 30-page policy: A practical approach to AI governance

Many association leaders face a common instinct when a new technology arrives. They want to protect the organization by building a wall of rules....

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The 'suspender' strategy: how to build an internal AI culture

Many association leaders find themselves in a difficult position regarding artificial intelligence. On one hand, the technical potential of the...

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