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Hark launches browser agent for task completion, claims speed and cost advantage

Hark, a startup that recently secured $700 million in Series A funding, has launched its browser-based agent, Hark Handoff. This agent is designed to complete tasks on websites lacking official APIs, such as Target, Walmart, and LinkedIn, by analyzing website structure and visual data. Hark claims its model predicts the next action rather than just the next token, offering faster and cheaper task completion compared to competitors like GPT 5.5 and Opus 4.8. AI

IMPACT This agent's ability to navigate complex websites and complete tasks could streamline workflows for users and potentially pressure competitors to improve their own agent capabilities.

RANK_REASON Launch of a new AI-powered agent by a startup, with comparisons to existing models.

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Hark launches browser agent for task completion, claims speed and cost advantage

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Ivan Mehta ·

    Hark previews its browser use agent for completing tasks

    Hark claims that its browser use agent is faster and cheaper than competition.