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In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the latest advancements in the Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model by Anthropic, exploring its capabilities and potential applications. They also examine the growing threat of AI-driven scams and discuss how financial institutions are leveraging AI to combat fraud. Finally, they highlight the exciting developments in Runway's Gen 3 Alpha model for high-fidelity video generation, discussing its potential uses in creative and professional fields. Join us for an insightful conversation at the intersection of AI and innovation.

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Claude 3.5 Sonnet by Anthropic ➡ https://www.anthropic.com
Runway's Gen 3 Alpha ➡ https://www.runwayml.com

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
02:29 - Claude 3.5 Sonnet
04:38 - Mallory’s Experience with Claude 3.5 Sonnet
08:35 - Technical Insights
11:37 - Speculations on Claude 3.5 Opus
22:36 - AI Scams and Fraud Prevention
28:46 - Practical Defense Strategies Against AI Scams
32:45 - Runway's Gen-3 Alpha: High-Fidelity Video Generation
45:17 - Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith sit down with Dale Cyr, CEO, and Juan Sanchez, CIO of Inteleos, a leading nonprofit in the healthcare certification space. They delve into the transformative role of AI in healthcare and how Inteleos is leveraging technology to drive organizational growth and efficiency. Discover how Inteleos has navigated challenges, embraced a culture of continuous learning, and strategically reduced technical debt to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape. Tune in for insights on balancing innovation with operational stability and the importance of being futurist thinkers in today’s dynamic environment.

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Chapters:

0:00 Interview With Inteleos CEO and CIO
9:19 C-Suite Learning and Collaboration
15:00 Navigating IT Growth and Evolution
25:45 Strategic Priorities in Tech Debt Reduction
32:44 Future of AI in Healthcare Professions
38:59 Expanding AI in Healthcare Profession
44:08 Investing in Future AI Strategies
48:00 Organizational Culture and AI Education

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In this episode of the Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory delve into the fascinating world of vectors and embeddings in AI technology. They break down complex concepts into understandable terms, exploring how vectors represent data in multi-dimensional space and the transformative potential of AI, comparing it to the early days of the internet. Amith shares insights from a recent AI Hackathon, and they discuss practical applications for associations, such as professional networking and content personalization. Tune in to learn how these technologies can revolutionize data handling and provide personalized experiences for members.

🔎 To learn more check out this ‘OpenAI Embeddings and Vector Databases Crash Course’:
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Chapters:

0:00 Exploring Vectors in AI Technology
3:54 Understanding Vectors in AI Technology
18:05 Assigning Numeric Values to Semantics
26:48 Discovering Bias and Vector Databases
38:33 Implementing Vector Databases in AI

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In this episode of the Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory discuss the exciting milestone of approaching 50 episodes, the development of next-generation AI systems, Apple's groundbreaking AI software suite, and the intriguing partnership between Apple and OpenAI. The conversation also covers Wayve AI's revolutionary vision-language action model for autonomous driving and Microsoft's Aurora, a cutting-edge foundation model for atmospheric predictions. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on how emerging AI technologies are shaping our world and what lies ahead.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Milestone Celebration and Future Plans
03:54 Apple Intelligence and OpenAI Partnership
11:15 Developing Next-Generation Multi-Agent Systems
18:05 AI in Autonomous Vehicles: Wayve's Lingo 2
26:00 Microsoft's Aurora: Weather and Air Pollution Predictions
34:30 The Importance of Small and Specialized AI Models
43:00 Real-World AI Applications and Impact on Associations

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In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the latest developments in AI and their impact on the association community. They discuss the controversial rollout of Google's AI overviews and the challenges of generative AI, highlighting its potential to disrupt traditional search engines. The conversation also explores the groundbreaking work of DeepL in AI translation and the launch of rasa.io's new product, rex, an AI-driven personalization engine set to revolutionize member engagement. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of AI and its transformative potential for associations.

🔎 Link to the rex webinar: https://rasa.io/rex/

Chapters:

0:00 AI Innovation in Association Universe
3:20 Google AI Overviews and Generative AI
10:52 Evolution of AI Translation Capabilities
19:34 Specialization and Collaboration in AI
29:15 The Multidimensional Opportunity of Translation
35:32 Personalization With AI Engine rex
47:02 Evolution of rasa.io & rex

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In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory welcome Bill Macaitis, a seasoned advisor and board member with a remarkable track record at companies like Slack, Zendesk, and Salesforce. Bill shares his insights on leveraging pain points as opportunities for growth, delving into the principles of product-led growth (PLG) and how associations can implement freemium models and advanced pricing strategies to drive engagement and revenue. The discussion also touches on the transformative potential of AI in marketing, offering practical advice on content repurposing, personalization, and reducing friction in user experiences. Tune in for a deep dive into modern marketing strategies and AI-driven innovation, packed with actionable insights for associations and beyond.

🔗 Connect with Bill Macaitis on LinkedIn:
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Chapters:

0:00 Marketing and Technology With Bill Macaitis
3:54 Finding Opportunity in Pain
12:27 Leveraging Metrics for Fun and Success
16:53 Unlocking Membership Growth Strategies for Associations
24:54 Content Creation and AI Integration
30:25 Pricing and Packaging Strategy for Software
39:05 Creating Value and Revenue Opportunities
44:31 AI Impact on Marketing Evolution

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In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various sectors, with a keen focus on its role in the association world. They begin by discussing the advancements of AlphaFold 3, Google's latest AI model, which revolutionizes drug discovery and biological research. The conversation shifts to the newly released GPT-4.0o by OpenAI, highlighting its enhanced capabilities in text, audio, and image generation. They also explore the potential future of AI in personalized medicine and complex problem-solving. Finally, they review the 2024 Work Trend Index by Microsoft and LinkedIn, revealing significant insights into AI adoption in the workplace and the evolving job market.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction & AI at Work
7:54 Advances in Protein Folding Prediction
11:44 Exciting Potential and Risks of AI
26:19 Advancements in GPT-4o
33:04 Product Roadmap and Future Innovations
41:10 The Future of AI in Work
46:36 The Role of AI in Organizations
54:58 The Value of AI Implementation

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GPT-4o Human interaction demo w/ Sal Khan ➡ https://tinyurl.com/bdd9awvz
GPT-4o demos ➡ https://tinyurl.com/y3twacb6
AlphaFold 3 ➡ https://tinyurl.com/4aay9pdn
Microsoft LinkedIn Work Trend Report ➡ https://tinyurl.com/nhchks7e

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In this episode, Mallory interviews Jeff Jones, a seasoned technologist in the healthcare industry, who shares insights into how his organization is leveraging AI to improve patient care and outcomes. He discusses a sepsis detection model that has been impactful in saving lives, as well as AI projects aimed at increasing productivity through automated clinical note abstraction. Jeff also touches on the challenges of using AI with sensitive healthcare data while navigating regulatory environments. Additionally, he reflects on his previous experience working with associations and offers advice for healthcare associations looking to leverage data and AI to better serve their members.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
4:12 AI in Healthcare Quality Reporting
10:47 Opportunities for AI in Healthcare
22:48 Exploring Technology's Impact on Associations
33:36 Improving Healthcare Data Systems With AI
43:12 Reconnecting and Sharing AI Insights

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