AI Grannies Fight Back & Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol | 59

Send us Fan MailIn this post-Thanksgiving episode, Amith and Mallory dive into groundbreaking AI innovations shaping the association landscape. Discover the story behind Daisy, a clever chatbot designed to thwart phone scammers, and its implications for cybersecurity. The hosts also unpack Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source framework poised to redefine how AI interacts with diverse data sources. With a mix of practical advice and forward-thinking insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the intersection of AI and associations.🔎 Check out the NEW Sidecar Learning Hub:https://learn.sidecarglobal.com/home📕 Download ‘Ascend 2nd Edition: Unlocking the Power of AI for Associations’ for FREEhttps://sidecarglobal.com/ai🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:ChatGPT ➡ https://openai.comElevenLabs ➡ https://elevenlabs.ioHeyGen ➡ https://www.heygen.comAnthropic’s Claude ➡ https://www.anthropic.com📅 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