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 AI re-alignment is here
OpenAI spent more on marketing last year than McDonald's, Toyota, and Coca-Cola. They still lost $21 billion. Business reality is about to set in.
The theory of the flying rock
AI companies going public are demanding trillion dollar valuations. The accuracy of their LLMs' answers is still unknown.
When money talks, AI should listen
Before you hand ChatGPT your financial life, notice who isn't trusting AI with their money.
Which AI is better: Open or Closed?
Which one is better? Closed or open AI model? Every AI company dodges the same question: Where did the training data come from?
The AI reality check
OpenAI built the hype. Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet are collecting the money.
AI and its pricing conundrum
AI is the future. OpenAI still can’t figure out how to make money from it.
AI Funny Money
OpenAI has money, talent, and attention. Why can't it find a business model that delivers profit?
Google’s next monopoly lawsuit
Google’s Gemini powering Apple Intelligence? While others had their chance, Google just worked harder. The repeat of monopoly accusations are bound to follow.
Panic in OpenAI land
OpenAI spent years selling a glorious vision. Now it’s been smacked with reality.
AI doesn’t know what time it is
ChatGPT can't tell time and it won't tell you unless you ask for it. What else is it hiding from us?