• Exploring AI Audio – Part 2: Association Engagement Strategies | 55
    Nov 7 2024

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    In part two of this special audio-focused episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the innovative ways associations can leverage audio and AI to engage members and enhance accessibility. Amith discusses real-world applications of text-to-speech AI tools like ElevenLabs, exploring how associations can maintain a consistent brand voice across platforms, convert complex technical content into audio formats, and create interactive knowledge modules. The conversation also touches on the future potential of intelligent voice support and real-time translation, making association content more accessible worldwide. With real-world examples, they share how AI-driven audio solutions open doors to engagement, from enhanced sponsor content to democratized language access at global conferences.

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    🎬 Sidecar Sync Ep. 47: Project Strawberry, Hugging Face Speech-to-Speech Model, & AI and Grid Infrastructure
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    🎬 Sidecar Sync Ep. 47: Previewing digitalNow 2024, Google NotebookLM, and xRx Framework Explained
    https://youtu.be/bpINBxVSM4s?si=vTx01nZyUWde22MT

    🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
    ElevenLabs ➡ https://elevenlabs.io/
    Notebook LM ➡ https://notebooklm.google.com
    HeyGen ➡ https://heygen.com

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction to Part Two
    03:21 - Consistent Brand Voice Across Content
    07:58 - Making Technical Content Accessible
    13:16 - Sponsor Content Enhancement
    15:32 - Capturing SME Knowledge Through Interactive Audio
    18:35 - Intelligent Voice Support
    26:07 - Breaking Language Barriers at Conferences
    32:20 - AI as a Personal Communication Coach

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    Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress 🔗 https://BlueCypress.io, a family of purpose-driven companies and proud practitioners of Conscious Capitalism. The Blue Cypress companies focus on helping associations, non-profits, and other purpose-driven organizations achieve long-term success. Amith is also an active early-stage investor in B2B SaaS companies. He’s had the good fortune of nearly three decades of success as an entrepreneur and enjoys helping others in their journey.

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  • Exploring AI Audio – Part 1: Fundamentals & Essential AI Audio Tools | 54
    Oct 31 2024

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    In this special two-part episode, hosts Amith and Mallory delve into the transformative power of AI-driven audio for associations. From voice synthesis to real-time translation, this discussion sets the foundation for an AI audio strategy, highlighting the latest advancements in voice technologies that improve accessibility and engagement. With tools like Eleven Labs and ChatGPT's Advanced Voice mode, Amith and Mallory explore how audio allows associations to communicate more dynamically and how it stands to change member engagement. Stay tuned for part two, where the focus shifts to practical association-specific applications!

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    🎬 Sidecar Sync Ep. 47: Project Strawberry, Hugging Face Speech-to-Speech Model, & AI and Grid Infrastructure
    https://youtu.be/lXcnx_HECes?si=7kVStK8JO09Qylfo

    🎬 Sidecar Sync Ep. 47: Previewing digitalNow 2024, Google NotebookLM, and xRx Framework Explained
    https://youtu.be/bpINBxVSM4s?si=vTx01nZyUWde22MT

    🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
    Eleven Labs ➡️ https://beta.elevenlabs.io/
    ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode ➡️ https://chat.openai.com/
    Hugging Face Speech-to-Speech ➡️ https://huggingface.co/
    Google Notebook LM ➡️ https://labs.withgoogle.com/notebooklm

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:45 - The Impact of AI on Communication in Associations
    05:24 - Audio vs. Text: Conveying Richness with AI
    08:48 - Key AI Audio Technologies Explained
    11:40 - Barriers to AI Audio Adoption for Associations
    16:30 - Real-Life Examples and Successes with AI Audio
    21:36 - Notable Advancements in AI-Driven Voice Technology
    28:16 - Demo of Betty, the AI Knowledge Agent with Voice
    33:49 - The Future of AI Audio in Associations

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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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    38 mins
  • Generating Instant Avatars with HeyGen & Anthropic’s New ‘Computer Use’ Feature | 53
    Oct 24 2024

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    In this episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory dive deep into two groundbreaking AI innovations—HeyGen’s interactive avatars and Claude’s new computer use feature. They explore how these tools could revolutionize the way associations handle meetings, customer interactions, and even website management. With live examples and hands-on experiences, they assess the future of AI avatars in the business world and break down how Claude’s ability to control a computer can streamline tasks. Tune in to hear how these advancements could transform your association’s operations and member experience.

    digitalNow Conference 2024
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    🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    HeyGen ➡ https://www.heygen.com
    Claude ➡ https://www.anthropic.com/index/claude

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:07 - digitalNow Preview
    06:38 - HeyGen’s Instant Avatars
    10:20 - Real-Time AI Translation and Dubbing Tools
    18:21 - Applications of AI in Learning and Onboarding
    21:03 - Claude’s New Computer Use Feature Explained
    28:52 - The Future of AI-Powered Assistants

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  • Meta’s New Llama 3.2 Model & Decoding Digital Twins | 52
    Oct 17 2024

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    In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory delve into the latest in AI innovation. They kick things off with an in-depth discussion on Meta's new Llama 3.2 model, highlighting its capabilities for on-device AI and vision tasks. Then, the conversation shifts to digital twins—virtual replicas used to simulate real-world entities. Amith explains how this technology can be a game-changer for associations, from optimizing conferences to creating personalized member experiences. Tune in to explore AI’s expanding role in reshaping association strategies.

    digitalNow Conference 2024
    🔗 https://www.digitalnowconference.com/

    🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
    MemberJunction Library ➡ https://docs.memberjunction.org/
    Llama 3.2 ➡ https://huggingface.co/meta
    ChatGPT-4 ➡ https://openai.com
    Claude 3.5 ➡ https://www.anthropic.com
    Gemini 2.0 ➡ https://www.google.com

    🎬 Sidecar Sync Ep. 48: Unlocking AI-Powered Insights from Unstructured Data
    https://youtu.be/QyPV7A6VRn4?si=4hYpUofgvZXriqR5

    🎬 Sidecar Sync Ep. 35: Understanding Vectors & Embeddings
    https://youtu.be/IUEpRW-UUSs?si=MRkUXp7ihrCbnhhv

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:31 - Digital Now Conference Update
    05:44 - Meta’s Llama 3.2
    09:50 - AI at the Edge: On-Device Benefits and Privacy
    14:48 - Vision Capabilities in Llama 3.2 Models
    20:21 - Which AI Model is Best for Complex Use Cases?
    23:48 - What Are Digital Twins?
    31:59 - Applying Digital Twins in Associations
    36:42 - Optimizing Member Experiences Using AI

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    43 mins
  • Live Demo of ChatGPT Canvas & Overview of Microsoft Copilot’s Wave 2 | 51
    Oct 10 2024

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    In this week’s episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory dive into two exciting AI innovations: ChatGPT Canvas and Microsoft Copilot’s Wave 2 updates. They break down how these tools can enhance productivity and transform workflows in associations and beyond. From the advanced features of ChatGPT Canvas, enabling real-time edits and content creation, to Microsoft Copilot’s newest collaborative capabilities, including Excel’s Python integration and Copilot Pages, this episode provides actionable insights for AI-powered productivity. Whether you're exploring AI for content transformation or team collaboration, this episode covers it all!

    digitalNow Conference 2024
    🔗 https://www.digitalnowconference.com/

    🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    ChatGPT Canvas ➡ https://openai.com
    Microsoft Copilot ➡ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot
    Anthropic Claude ➡ https://www.anthropic.com
    Replit ➡ https://replit.com
    Cursor ➡ https://www.cursor.com
    Sidecar Sync Ep. 48: Unlocking AI-Powered Insights from Unstructured Data ➡ https://youtu.be/QyPV7A6VRn4?si=cZMnmFNYeE3Lkcew

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:15 - Hurricane Update & AI Weather Forecasting
    05:58 - ChatGPT Canvas
    08:00 - Live Demo of ChatGPT Canvas Features
    13:42 - Further Applications
    27:00 - Content Transformation: Quality vs. Quantity
    34:16 - Microsoft Copilot’s Wave 2 Highlights
    32:45 - Content Strategy for Associations
    43:13 - The Future for AI Tools
    52:40 - Closing

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    54 mins
  • Celebrating 50 Episodes, Exploring AI Learning Hub, and Advances in Spatial Intelligence | 50
    Oct 3 2024

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    In this milestone 50th episode of Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith Mallory celebrate the show's journey while diving into exciting new developments. They explore the enhanced AI Learning Hub 2.0, which now includes a professional certification, and discuss the importance of continuous AI education for associations. Plus, they introduce spatial intelligence, a game-changing area in AI, and share insights from Fei-Fei Li’s groundbreaking work. Tune in for a fascinating look at the future of AI in the association world, and join the celebration of 50 episodes!

    🎉 digitalNow 2024 Contest:

    Post about this episode on LinkedIn! Share something you learned or a cool tool you're going to try, tag Sidecar (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global/), and tag #digitalNow. Each post is an entry, and two winners will receive free passes to digitalNow 2024.

    Note: Every post counts as one entry. The contest ends on October 4th.

    🔗 https://www.digitalnowconference.com/

    🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
    NotebookLM ➡ https://notebooklm.google.com
    AI Learning Hub ➡ https://sidecarlearninghub.com
    The a16z Podcast ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711

    Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction
    02:10 - Celebrating 50 Episodes
    06:20 - Introducing the AI Learning Hub 2.0
    12:36 - The Value of Continuous AI Education
    19:18 - Fei-Fei Li and the Future of Spatial Intelligence
    21:35 - How Spatial Intelligence is Changing AI
    28:58 - The Future of Training Models
    37:47 - Contest Announcement and Final Thoughts

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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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    39 mins
  • Previewing digitalNow 2024, Google NotebookLM, and xRx Framework Explained | 49
    Sep 26 2024

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    In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the latest AI trends impacting associations. They preview the upcoming digitalNow conference and showcase the impressive keynote lineup, including experts from Google, the US Department of State, and more. The episode also features an exciting exploration of Google Notebook LM, a new tool designed to help users organize and interact with documents using AI, along with an overview of XRX, an open-source framework enabling multimodal AI solutions. Listen in to learn how associations can harness these tools to boost productivity and innovation.

    🎉 digitalNow 2024 Contest:

    Post about this episode on LinkedIn! Share something you learned or a cool tool you're going to try, tag Sidecar (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global), and tag #digitalNow. Each post is an entry, and two winners will receive free passes to digitalNow 2024.

    Note: Every post counts as one entry. The contest ends on October 4th.

    🔗 https://www.digitalnowconference.com/

    🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations ➡ https://ascendbook.org
    Join the AI Learning Hub ➡ https://sidecarglobal.com/hub
    Google Notebook LM ➡ https://notebooklm.withgoogle.com/
    XRX ➡ https://groq.com/xrx-by-8090-powered-by-groq-create-deploy-multimodal-ai-solutions/

    Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction
    06:45 - Preview of digitalNow 2024 Conference
    22:35 - Google Notebook LM Overview and Features
    25:43 - Experiment with Sidecar Content
    30:18 - More Opportunities for NotebookLM
    41:12 - Insights into XRX Framework and Applications
    45:43 - LPU vs. GPU
    53:53 - Closing Thoughts and digitalNow Contest

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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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    55 mins
  • Unlocking AI-Powered Insights from Unstructured Data | 48
    Sep 19 2024

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    In this special episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the transformative power of AI in analyzing unstructured data, especially for associations. They explore how AI can help organizations unlock insights from sources like emails, community discussions, event recordings, and more, all of which have been traditionally challenging to analyze. Amith shares real-world examples of how unstructured data can reveal hidden trends and opportunities, offering valuable insights for future decision-making. Tune in to discover how your association can stay ahead of the curve with AI-driven data strategies.

    🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
    OpenAI Playground ➡ https://platform.openai.com
    Sidecar AI Learning Hub ➡ https://sidecarglobal.com/hub
    Free Book: Ascend - Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations ➡ https://sidecarglobal.com/ai

    Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction
    06:27 - Unstructured Data: An Overview
    09:42 - The Power of Unstructured Data for Associations
    11:46 - Pre-AI Approaches to Unstructured Data
    14:30 - AI-Powered Analysis: A Game Changer
    20:42 - Playground Demo: Structured Insights from Unstructured Data
    24:21 - Real-World Applications for Associations
    33:43 - Predictive Insights and AI’s Future
    38:38 - Real-World Applications
    43:23 - Exploring Advanced AI Models and Predictive Capabilities
    51:12 - Tackling Key Pain Points
    55:14 - Classical Machine Learning vs. Foundation Models
    1:01:18 - Predicting Future Trends with AI


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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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