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Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy

TechCrunch Tim Fernholz 6 October 2026, 18:22

Hark released Hark Pro, a privacy-focused AI personal assistant that runs a full-screen interface and can take computer actions for users. The wide release is available today, with a free tier plus a subscription tier for heavy users. Users now get an assistant that substitutes for their computer end-to-end and shows web navigation to build trust, while Hark also plans an AI-native device in 2027.

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The AI lab's personal assistant is an operating system from the future designed to compete with Muse, Dots and Instinct.

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