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 talking to AI
We taught people how to talk to AI. Now we’re trying to set up a blind date for AI models to talk to each other. What could go wrong?
The future of Quantum Computing. Neither here nor there
Quantum computing is always “just five years away.” That was true five years ago, and it’s still true today.
Robots. The next wave is coming
AI is already everywhere, and now robots are next. Will they be your personal chef, errand-runner, babysitter or just another overhyped gadget? The promises are big. My question to you - What would you use them for?
In search of the (European) search strategy
Ecosia and Qwant built their platform on the back of Microsoft's Bing. Now they want to free themselves of big tech's grasp. It's too late. Reliance on government handouts and protectionism is no path to prosperity.
The fight for your desktop
Big Brother is coming to your desktop. First it was Microsoft with Recall. Now Google with Anthropic are releasing tech that will be taking screenshots of your computer and controlling your mouse and keyboard.
Google is a monopoly. Now what?
How do you break up a Google monopoly? Tell Google not to be a monopoly? Alphabet, broken into A-J, another K-Q and then R-Z? Or what else?
The business model of scraping
AI has made data scraping a hot-button issue. Is that really such a big deal?
AI Agents, the future of the Internet
AI agents will personalize our web experience and replace search engines. Here's how.
Will XAI save self-driving cars?
Wayve, the London-based AI self-driving startup, has raised $1 billion again, defying doubts about self-driving tech. Or is it money well wasted?