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.

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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.

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There’s WALL-E. And then there’s VALL-E

Remember when Scarlett Johansson was upset OpenAI's bot sounded like her? Microsoft has found a way to mimic your speech with a 3-second recording of your voice. What can possibly go wrong.

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Microsoft’s Total Recall

Microsoft's 'Recall' will be taking screenshots of your PC all day long. Are you ready to offload your memory? Are you ready for Totall Recall?

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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.

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Why does it always have to be a button?

Microsoft's new 'Copilot Key' promises a so-called keyboard revolution, but it's the startups truly transforming AI search that are catching my eye. In this week's newsletter, I look at the companies that might just set a new recurrent pattern, and leave Microsoft's attempts in their wake.

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2023 in the rear view

As 2023 draws to a close, I reflect on the recurrent patterns that defined a year of innovation. Join me in exploring these insights and how they will shape 2024.

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