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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The world, 1 year later
Looking back at a year of innovation, is OpenAI's ChatGPT all it's cracked up to be? Let’s look at where this tech is really useful and also point out where combining it with related technologies will bring out its full potential.
ChatGPT, the snake oil salesman
ChatGPT: From Circus Monkey to Software Saver? Delving into its Comedic Beginnings and Software Engineering's Perilous Shortcuts
Apple doesn’t need AI. It’s got humans
With AI, we have a new gold rush. We’re seeing a brewing conflict between Microsoft and Google. Facebook has a new algorithm based off of this technology. Baidu's Ernie is badly trying to mount a response. There is one company name missing in all this.
Are you talking to me?
What happens when an invite to Chatbot Conference in the Metaverse arrives at your inbox.
A brief overview of the state of the industry.
Talking to dead people
Have you ever played with a Ouija board? Maybe you’ve seen it in scary movies. It’s the spirit board which allows the living to connect with the spirits of the past. Some even wrote books dictated (so they say) through the Ouija - by dead authors.
If this sounds a little bit far-fetched, just think about this: we’ve entered a new era where something very much like the Ouija board game is getting very popular.