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Why 2026 Is the Year AI Agents Finally Go Live

Mallory Mejias: Jan 6, 2026, 1:57:14 PM

AI agents have been "coming soon" for a while now. Every year brings new announcements, new frameworks, new promises about autonomous systems that...

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7 AI Predictions That Will Shape Associations in 2026

Mallory Mejias: Jan 5, 2026, 10:30:51 AM

We're officially in the second half of the decade. And if 2025 felt like the year AI went from interesting to unavoidable, 2026 is shaping up to be...

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If You're Not Leading the AI Conversation in Your Industry, You're Out of It

Mallory Mejias: Dec 24, 2025, 6:30:00 AM

Somebody is going to train the lawyers of the world on how to use AI in legal practice.

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Your Narrow Expertise Might Be Your Greatest AI Advantage

Mallory Mejias: Dec 23, 2025, 6:30:00 AM

One in four US doctors now uses OpenEvidence, an AI platform trained exclusively on peer-reviewed medical journals. That's 15 million consultations...

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The Billable Hour Is Dying. Is Your Membership Model Next?

Mallory Mejias: Dec 22, 2025, 2:20:02 PM

In October 2025, two lawyers from a prominent UK firm launched Three Points Law, a legal practice built entirely on AI platforms from day one. No...

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Domain-Specific AI : How Legal, Medical, and Engineering Are Being Reimagined | [Sidecar Sync Episode 113]

Mallory Mejias: Dec 22, 2025, 10:37:08 AM

Summary: Domain-specific AI is having its ‘main character’ moment—and Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias break down three sharp examples. They unpack...

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Your Best Content Is Buried—Here's How to Unearth It

Mallory Mejias: Dec 16, 2025, 12:49:06 PM

Ernie Svenson made an observation in our recent Sidecar Sync podcast conversation that should give association leaders pause. Ernie is a former New...

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When Daily Utility Beats Annual Membership

Mallory Mejias: Dec 15, 2025, 12:10:30 PM

A lawyer recently made a claim that got people talking: most attorneys get more practical help from a $20/month ChatGPT subscription than from their...

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AI Can Now Forge Your Credentials (Here's What to Do About It)

Mallory Mejias: Dec 10, 2025, 6:30:01 AM

A post has been circulating on LinkedIn that should make every association leader uncomfortable. It shows what's now possible with AI image...

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