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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Which energy juggernaut is worse AI or Al?
While discussing AI and its energy intensity, people should remember that Al consumes much more and nobody talks about it.
Hive, the new Pied Piper?
Hive is a startup that just announced a €12M Series A to transform cloud data storage with a secure and sustainable distributed cloud. I examine whether their strategy is sound enough to survive or even go up against the likes of Dropbox.
Bad Apple or sore losers?
The DOJ and some of America's top names in tech are trying to take Apple down a peg with lawsuits. I’d argue that there are better ways to keep competition alive and healthy.
The EU AI Act. An orgy of bureaucracy
Will the EU's new Artificial Intelligence Act boost safety, innovation and even keep AI compliant with human rights? In this issue of Recurrent Patterns, I look at whether this can possibly work, when they can't even define what AI actually is.
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.
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.
Apple PQ3. A quantum leap in brand security
Apple's announcement that it is launching PQ3 for iMessage isn't some random new feature. It enhances Apple's overall brand strategy while giving its competition a quantum headache.
Tomorrow’s news, today (with AI)
We see the challenges in the media industry due to layoffs, declining traffic from social media and losing interest and trust. Is AI the savior or the last nail in the coffin? That depends on the strategy.
How brain-dead are they?
It takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. That is, unless you use AI. Then it only takes a few minutes. Two competing views with different outcomes. Which one will end the teacher's profession?
Where to find the innovation?
Companies are always looking to innovate, but where can they find inspiration and money? The US military is here to help. The fact that you're reading this text proves how successful this can be.