Recurrent Patterns
Recurrent Patterns is a venture exploring strategies and insights around leading-edge companies, technology and cultural trends. Vaclav engages with leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, authors and others who can share their perspectives in long-form conversations.
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AI's final countdown for accountants
Accounting firms spent years promoting AI as a productivity breakthrough. Their clients heard something else: the same work should now cost less. In industries that charge by the hour, efficiency can quickly turn into lower revenue.
AI Funny Money
OpenAI has money, talent, and attention. Why can't it find a business model that delivers profit?
‘Cyber’ is back by popular demand
Most of us have heard of 'AI washing' by now. The recent proliferation of 'cyber' products is the next step in this pattern. Here are two examples: The first is Tesla's Cybercab, with its opaque business model. The second is 'cybercheck' technology from Global Intelligence, which allegedly helps fight crime.
The business model of scraping
AI has made data scraping a hot-button issue. Is that really such a big deal?