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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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 .

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The race is on

Amazon's satellites are up and running, kicking off a new kind of space race. What's at stake beyond a more crowded sky? Enter the race between Starlink and Amazon.

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Me, I and AI

Wearable tech is a mixed bag of hits and misses. Phones, watches, and headphones have been success stories. Others (like Google Glass)… not so much. Next in line is wearable AI, but there's one looming question: What exactly do we use it for?

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Different… or same-same?

OpenAI's new PDF function is putting the squeeze on smaller players. But when your sole competitive advantage lies on a technology you can't control, it's just a countdown before you're swallowed whole.

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Pick your (AI) poison

Researchers have found a way to “poison” images to prevent unauthorized AI scraping. Could this solution really protect artists, or is it just a passing fad in the AI Wild West?

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The death of wealth advisers by AI

Morgan Stanley wants to use AI to “woo” wealthy customers, and they might be trading off more than they realize. Companies are rushing to adopt a single technology as their unique selling point, but when that technology becomes commonplace, how will they truly stand out?

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AI for good

Is AI really going to take away all of our meaningful work? Could it make learning redundant? It turns out that the younger generation is using AI in surprising ways to do the right thing: use technology to become smarter.

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Binging on excuses

Microsoft’s CEO took the stand, blaming Google for Bing’s stunted growth. Yet, a closer look at Bing’s history unveils Microsoft’s own muddled vision and missed opportunities. So, does Microsoft truly have a case, or is this just crocodile tears?

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The new Raspberry Pi is in season

In a world fueled by curiosity, Raspberry Pi remains a beacon of innovation. Amidst the digital tapestry, this $70 wonder ignites the spirit of creation. This is more than tech; it's the essence of limitless potential. The age of Raspberry Pi is still upon us.

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Clippy, the dead are walking again

Microsoft's latest unveiling, Microsoft Copilot, is already like reading from The Book of the Dead, where the legendary Clippy is guiding Copilot to the afterlife.

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