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Big Models, Small Models, Open, Closed: Making Sense of Your AI Options

GPT-5. Claude 4.1 Opus. Qwen. Llama. The new gpt-oss models. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the avalanche of AI options, you're not alone. Every week brings another model ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

OpenAI Embraces 'Open' AI—What It Means for Associations

OpenAI—the company that arguably put the "closed" in closed-source AI—just released their first open models in six years. As HubSpot Co-Founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah excitedly ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

GPT-5: Revolutionary Leap or Overhyped Update? What Associations Need to Know

OpenAI's latest flagship model promises to "just do stuff"—that's how AI researcher and Wharton professor Ethan Mollick describes GPT-5's core innovation. Instead of requiring ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

GPT-5 Has Landed & OpenAI Opens Up | [Sidecar Sync Episode 95]

Summary: In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias dive into two groundbreaking releases from OpenAI: the long-awaited GPT-5 and the surprising return to ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

Your Members Need an AI Authority. It Should Be You.

You get it. You're reading about AI, experimenting with tools, maybe even using GPT-5 already. But when you bring up AI education at the board meeting, you might notice something: ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias

The Association That Bought the Future: AAPC's Bold AI Move

In November 2023, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) made a move that surprised many in the association world: they acquired Semantic Health, an AI company focused ...
Mallory Mejias
Mallory Mejias
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We quickly realized the immense value Sidecar could provide to our organization. Partnering with Sidecar to offer educational resources has positioned us as an AI innovation leader in our industry.

Ann Gergen
Executive Director, AGRiP

Sidecar is my go-to resource for emerging trends in association technology. From learning resources to a community of visionaries, Sidecar helps me stay innovative, strategic, and on the cutting edge.

 

Liz Peuster, CAE
Chief Communications Officer, SCACPA

Completing the certification was a valuable experience. I especially appreciated how the AI content was tailored specifically to the association space, and the exams were thoughtfully designed.

Denise LeDuc Froemming
PRESIDENT & CEO, CalCPA

Sidecar makes it easy to stay on top of everything AI-related.

It is an incredible organization filling a much needed education gap in the association and non-profit space.

Sheri Jacobs
CEO, Avenue M Group; Best-selling author

For association professionals who are looking to incorporate or leverage Artificial Intelligence, Sidecar's AAiP certification or learning courses are an essential part of your journey. Think big but start small and get started with Sidecar's Association Artificial Intelligence Program (AAiP) certification program.

Carlos Cardenas
Senior Director of Information Technology, NBCRNA

I trust Sidecar to provide me with actionable insights on the latest association management trends, particularly when it comes to AI. Between the blog, the podcast, the newsletter, its books, and live and on demand courses, Sidecar makes it easy for me to learn on my schedule and in my preferred way.

Scott Breen
Senior VP of Sustainability, CMI

I’m learning so much about the intersection of AI and associations from Sidecar, and it’s been an eye-opening journey. If you’re in the association space and want to stay ahead of the curve, this is the place to be. The insights and community here have not only expanded my knowledge but also given me practical strategies I can apply right away.

Danielle Duran Baron
Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Industry Relations, SNA

At MSTA, twenty-two staff members have already earned their AAiP certification, with more on the way. This specialized training is empowering our team to implement AI solutions that enhance the member experience in meaningful ways. The AAiP Certification gives association professionals the tools they need to integrate AI effectively, driving efficiency, personalization, and engagement. It's an essential investment in the future of our organization.

Bruce Moe
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MSTA

As AI continues to reshape industries, Sidecar's certification and other educational programming continue to provide valuable insights into leveraging AI strategically to drive innovation, efficiency, and impact. I look forward to applying these learnings to further enhance how we integrate AI at AAE and beyond!

Kim FitzSimmons
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, AAE
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@sidecarglobal Throwback to digitalNow 23, when we asked the hard question: Will AI take jobs from people? Our advice: while everyone’s talking about it, get busy becoming an AI expert and your #jobsecurity will be that much closer. Register for digitalNow 24 here: digitalnowconference.com #artificialintelligence #ai #technology #association #nonprofit #innovation #digitaltransformation #fyp #futureofwork #worktiktok #tech #techtok #learn ♬ original sound - Sidecar
@sidecarglobal 🚀 With AI progressing rapidly, the possibilities are progressing just as rapidly. 🤖 AI can’t do something for you? ⏲️Just wait 5 minutes and try again (Ok… ok… maybe not literally😉)! 🎉If you’re excited about the possibilities that AI open up, you won’t want to miss our latest episode of Sidecar Sync with Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias. 📺Check out the clip below and listen or watch our full episode here: https://sidecarglobal.com/blog/sidecar-sync-episode-18 #AI #techinnovation #aitransformation #association #nonprofit #tech #artificialintelligence #professionaldevelopment #techtok #technology #innovation ♬ original sound - Sidecar