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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Tesla's Midsummer Night's Self-Driving Dream
One of the most consistently recurring patterns: the self-driving car is once again in the news...and it hasn't learned to drive itself yet.
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?
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.
Another CEO bites the dust
CEO shake-ups have been making waves this week, and one that might have flown under your radar is at Cruise: the self-driving car company CEO stepped down after a concerning pedestrian incident. In the latest Recurrent Patterns newsletter, I explore why this resignation stands out and why such accountability hasn’t yet echoed across other tech domains .