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Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive "universal" AI interface
Brett Adcock's new AI startup is now valued at $6 billion by its investors.
TL;DR
- Hark, an AI lab, raised $700 million in a Series A funding round at a $6 billion valuation.
- The company is developing an agentic AI system intended to be a universal interface with the digital world.
- Hark plans to release multi-modal models this summer, followed by specialized hardware devices.
- The funding will be used for hiring talent, securing compute, and purchasing components.
- The startup aims to build an AI product that is helpful for the average person, differentiating itself from competitors focusing on coding tools.
- A significant challenge is providing AI assistants with personal context without violating privacy or causing discomfort.