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Beyond the Individual: Designing AI for Generational Impact

Mallory Mejias: Oct 3, 2025 9:10:09 AM

When you measure success, you count heads. How many people attended the conference? How many members completed the certification? How many downloaded...

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Riding Shotgun with AI: Why You Can't Set It and Forget It

Mallory Mejias: Oct 2, 2025 2:29:38 PM

Your association just launched an AI assistant to handle member questions. The vendor demo was impressive. The pilot went well. Leadership expects it...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Social Impact

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Start With Reality: Why Deployment-First Beats Technology-First

Mallory Mejias: Oct 1, 2025 5:05:36 PM

Your association just spent six months building a new member portal. The features are impressive. The interface is clean. Leadership loves the demo....

Artificial Intelligence Technology Social Impact

Sidecar Sync Episode 101 featuring Mallory Mejias and Shekar Sivasubramanian

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Scaling AI for Social Good with Wadhwani AI | [Sidecar Sync Episode 101]

Mallory Mejias: Sep 29, 2025 10:31:17 PM

Summary: In this special interview edition of the Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias sits down with Shekar Sivasubramanian, Head of the Wadhwani Institute...

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