07: AI's Materials Science Leap, the AI Alliance, Open Source Versus Closed, and AI Governance

Send us Fan MailJoin 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. Let us know what you think about the podcast. Drop your questions or comments in the Sidecar community: https://community.sidecarglobal.com/c/sidecar-sync/ Join the AI Bootcamp for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/bootcamp Download Ascend: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/AI Join the CEO AI Mastermind Group: https://sidecarglobal.com/association-ceo-mastermind-2024/ Thanks to this episode’s sponsor! AI Bootcamp for Associations: https://sidecarglobal.com/bootcamp 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-opensource-meta-ibm-chatgpt-dd61e99ac8135b36872b3987601067ec Who Will Govern the Future of AGI? w/ Emad Mostaque (Stability AI Founder) | X Spaces: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moonshots-with-peter-diamandis/id1648228034?i=1000635736854 Social:  Follow Sidecar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global Amith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amithnagarajan/ Mallory: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorymejias/ 📅 Register for digitalNow2026 in Washington, D.C. from October 25–28:  https://digitalnow.sidecar.ai🎀 Use code AIPOD50 for $50 off your Association AI Professional (AAiP) certification at https://sidecar.ai/aaip🚀 Help Us Grow Our Reach - Share With a Friend or Colleague!👍 Like & Subscribe!https://x.com/sidecarglobal https://www.youtube.com/@SidecarSynchttps://sidecar.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidecar-global/Amith Nagarajan is the Chairman of Blue Cypress, 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.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