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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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?
AI in search of (enterprise) customers
Some AI companies think venturing into the enterprise market is a gold mine. They are more likely to end up with a lump of coal.
The $5 Million Quantum Question
What can quantum computers do for us? Google Quantum AI has launched an XPRIZE competition to find out. What are the real opportunities that lies ahead for those working in this new field.
From iCar dream to conquering the auto market
Apple has hit the brakes on their Electric Vehicle project, after investing billions. Let’s look at how with CarPlay, Apple will dominate the auto industry.