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In this special hurricane edition of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the intersection of AI and associations. From the upcoming launch of OpenAI’s Project Strawberry, set to redefine how AI handles reasoning, to Hugging Face's cutting-edge speech-to-speech model, the hosts cover all the latest AI advancements. They also explore how AI is transforming grid infrastructure, fueling climate tech investments. Plus, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how AI could help associations manage power grids and customer service more efficiently.

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Hugging Face Speech-to-Speech ➡ https://huggingface.co
Project Strawberry ➡ https://openai.com
OpenAI ➡ https://openai.com
The Hottest Sectors in Climate Tech? Follow the VC Money ➡ https://shorturl.at/nzmKu
‘Strawberry’ Article ➡ https://shorturl.at/ouPay

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
05:27 - Project Strawberry: AI’s Next Big Leap
07:35 - System One vs. System Two Thinking in AI
12:53 - Mixture of Experts and How They Shape AI
19:44 - Hugging Face’s Speech-to-Speech Model Explained
32:08 - Real-World Use Cases for Speech-to-Speech AI
40:52 - AI’s Role in Transforming Grid Infrastructure
50:09 - Future of Small AI Models and Sustainable AI Use

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In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into three major topics shaping the future of AI in associations: leveraging an asset base with AI, the rapid decline in AI token costs, and the generational differences in AI adoption. Amit breaks down how associations can unlock the potential of their data to create innovative, revenue-generating services. They also explore how the plummeting cost of AI tokens is making sophisticated AI tools accessible, and why younger workers are more likely to embrace AI in their jobs. Tune in for insights into how AI will transform the association world.

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Claude ➡ https://www.anthropic.com
ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.com/chatgpt
Groq ➡ https://groq.com
Llama 3 ➡ https://ai.facebook.com/tools/
Thomson Reuters Could Be the Best AI Stock You’ve Never Considered ➡ https://tinyurl.com/3w4cv74e
DeepLearning.ai The Batch, Issue 264 ➡ https://www.deeplearning.ai/the-batch/issue-264/
Generative AI Adoption Higher Among Younger Workers, Survey Finds ➡ https://tinyurl.com/33nay6ba



Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Overview of Leveraging AI in Associations
06:02 - How Associations Can Use AI to Unlock Their Data
12:22 - Counter-Positioning Your Business for Success
15:19 - Multi-Tiered AI Offerings for Associations
18:28 - The Plummeting Cost of AI Tokens
24:41 - Impacts of Token Costs on AI Accessibility
28:46 - Generational Differences in AI Adoption
34:51 - Why Leaders Need to Adopt AI Now

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In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory dives into the transformative potential of AI-assisted content generation, focusing on text and copywriting. Discover seven innovative strategies for leveraging large language models (LLMs) to enhance your writing, from brainstorming and editing to SEO optimization and content repurposing. Whether you're a seasoned AI user or just starting, these tips will help you supercharge your content creation process, ensuring your writing remains efficient, creative, and aligned with your association's voice.

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ChatGPT ➡ https://chat.openai.com
Claude ➡ https://www.anthropic.com/index/claude
Perplexity ➡ https://www.perplexity.ai
Google Gemini ➡ https://ai.google/tools/gemini/

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:27 - Understanding LLMs
07:13 - Strategy 1: Brainstorming with AI
11:09 - Strategy 2: Expert Editing with AI
16:41 - Strategy 3: Using AI as a Research Assistant
21:00 - Strategy 4: Content Summarization with AI
25:46 - Strategy 5: SEO Optimization with AI
28:02 - Strategy 6: Tone and Style Consistency
33:15 - Strategy 7: Content Repurposing with AI
38:41 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Mallory Mejias is the Manager at Sidecar, and she's passionate about creating opportunities for association professionals to learn, grow, and better serve their members using artificial intelligence. She enjoys blending creativity and innovation to produce fresh, meaningful content for the association space.

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