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In Episode 8, Amith and Mallory decode recent research findings in the field of AI interpretability, shedding light on how and why AI models make certain decisions. They also explore Mistral AI's Mixtral 8x7B model, which utilizes a 'sparse mixture of experts' (MoE) architecture for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. They round off the episode on the EU's new AI Act, discussing its implications for global AI governance and U.S.-based associations. 

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• Betty Bot: https://bettybot.ai/ 
• ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ 
• Claude 2: https://claude.ai 
• Google Gemini: https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/#introduction 
• Mistral AI: https://mistral.ai/news/mixtral-of-experts/ 

Topics/Resources Mentioned:  

• AI Interpretability: (Last segment of episode)

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Mallory Mejias is 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. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.

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Join Amith and Mallory in Episode 7 as they delve into Google DeepMind's groundbreaking AI leap in materials science with the discovery of 2.2 million crystal structures. They'll also discuss the new AI Alliance while breaking down the open source versus closed model debate. The episode rounds off with a conversation around AI governance.

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Tools/Experiments mentioned:  

• Betty Bot: https://bettybot.ai/ 
• MemberJunction: https://memberjunction.com/ 
• Mistral: https://mistral.ai/ 

 Articles/Topics Mentioned:  

• Google’s DeepMind finds 2.2M crystal structures in materials science win: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2023/11/googles-deepmind-finds-2-2m-crystal-structures-in-materials-science-win/ 
• AI’s future could be ‘open-source’ or closed. Tech giants are divided as they lobby regulators: https://apnews.com/article/ai-opens

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Mallory Mejias is 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. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.

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Join Amith and Mallory in Episode 6 as they explore the speculation around OpenAI’s Q*, not to be confused Amazon Q, a new AI chatbot assistant. They'll also dive into the idea of reimagining organizational structures through AI-integrated workflows. 

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• rasa.io: https://rasa.io/ 

Articles/Topics Mentioned:  

• OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say: https://www.reuters.com/technology/sam-altmans-ouster-openai-was-precipitated-by-letter-board-about-ai-breakthrough-2023-11-22/ 
• AWS Unveils AI Chatbot and Assistant, Taking Aim at OpenAI: https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/aws-unveils-ai-chatbot-and-assistant-taking-aim-at-openai 
• Reshaping the tree: rebuilding organizations for AI: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/reshaping-the-tree-rebuilding-organizat

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Mallory Mejias is 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. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.

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Join Amith and Mallory as they delve into the unexpected return of Sam Altman to OpenAI and discuss what the latest drama means for associations. They chat about the imperfections of artificial intelligence and how to balance “good enough” tools with your organization’s responsibility to be a trusted information provider. Finally, they highlight how generative AI search could be the next big (essential) thing for associations. 

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Tools/Experiments mentioned:  

• Advanced Data Analysis: https://openai.com/blog/introducing-chatgpt-enterprise 
• Betty Bot: https://bettybot.ai/ 
• Llama 2: https://ai.meta.com/llama/ 
• Mistral AI: https://mistral.ai/ 

Articles/Topics Mentioned:  

• Sam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO after days of infighting at AI startup: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/sam-altman-re

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Mallory Mejias is 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. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.

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Join Amith and Mallory as they guide you through the process of creating Custom GPTs and discuss potential applications for associations. Then, shift gears to a critical discussion on whether associations should pause legacy system upgrades in favor of AI's transformative potential. This episode promises practical insights, challenging questions, and a deep dive into the strategic choices facing today's association leaders.

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Tools/Experiments mentioned:  

• Amith’s Insights GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-9JNGi82aT-amith-s-insights 
• Create your Custom GPT: https://chat.openai.com/create 
• MemberJunction: https://memberjunction.com/ 
• Microsoft AutoGen: https://microsoft.github.io/autogen/docs/getting-started  
• Microsoft Azure Bot: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/ai-services/ai-bot-service 

Articles/Books Mentioned: 

• Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations: https://sidecarglobal

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https://linkedin.com/amithnagarajan

Mallory Mejias is 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. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.

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In this episode, we unpack the wealth of knowledge shared at digitalNow 2023, where association leaders converged to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We also unpack the latest announcements from OpenAI's Developer Event, from Custom GPTs to the new Copyright Shield initiative, and how these developments can be harnessed by associations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Relevant Articles/Websites: 

• digitalNow Conference: https://www.digitalnowconference.com/register/
• Everything announced at OpenAI’s first developer event: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/06/everything-announced-at-openais-first-developer-event/
• Custom GPTs: https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts
• Global user demographics of ChatGPT in 2023, by age and gender: https://www.statista.c

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https://linkedin.com/amithnagarajan

Mallory Mejias is 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. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.

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In this episode, Amith and Mallory tackle the controversial idea of AI agents in the C-suite, breaking down the potential benefits and challenges. They also dive deep into President Biden's recent AI Executive Order and its broader implications. Plus, get insights on creating effective AI roadmaps and the art of rallying your staff and board behind them.

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Tools/Experiments mentioned:  

• Zoom’s AI Companion: https://blog.zoom.us/zoom-ai-companion/ 

Articles Mentioned 

• AI In the C-Suite Why We’ll Need New Laws to Govern AI Agents in Business: https://singularityhub.com/2023/10/27/ai-in-the-c-suite-why-well-need-new-laws-to-govern-ai-agents-in-business/ 
• Biden Issues Sweeping Executive Order on AI: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4282336-biden-issues-sweeping-executive-order-on-ai/ 
• AI Executive Order Fact Sheet:

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https://linkedin.com/amithnagarajan

Mallory Mejias is 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. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.

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Dive into the inaugural episode of the Sidecar Sync: Your Weekly Dose of Innovation for Associations. Join Amith and Mallory as they explore the transformative 6Ds framework by Peter Diamandis, discuss IBM's brain-inspired "NorthPole" microchip, and delve into Microsoft's AI-driven Security Copilot. Plus, discover the ethical implications of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' AI-generated robocalls and the game-changing potential of AI agents that can perform actions on your behalf.

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Tools/Experiments mentioned: 

• HeyGen: https://www.heygen.com/
• Amith’s HeyGen experiment: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amithnagarajan_ai-and-latent-assets-english-activity-7113675160754282496-vddo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Articles mentioned: 

• How to Predict the Future: The 6Ds Framework: https://www.diamandis.com/blog/scaling-abundance-series-15
• IBM Debuts Brain-Inspired Chip For Speedy, Efficient AI > NorthPole is the top, says its maker: https://spectrum

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https://linkedin.com/amithnagarajan

Mallory Mejias is 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. Mallory co-hosts and produces the Sidecar Sync podcast, where she delves into the latest trends in AI and technology, translating them into actionable insights.

https://linkedin.com/mallorymejias