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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Microsoft AI for everyone

Mr. Nadella just told Mr. Altman it's not you, it's me. Despite investing in OpenAI, now he wants every company to train their own AI model (on Microsoft infrastructure, of course)

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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.

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The final word about search

The original deal was simple: you create the content, Google delivers the traffic. What will you do when Google alters the deal?

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The End of the Metaverse

From the Metaverse to AI, nothing changed. Money is still chasing ideas it doesn’t understand.

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AI's final countdown for accountants

Accounting firms spent years promoting AI as a productivity breakthrough. Their clients heard something else: the same work should now cost less. In industries that charge by the hour, efficiency can quickly turn into lower revenue.

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AI Funny Money

OpenAI has money, talent, and attention. Why can't it find a business model that delivers profit?

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