How to Build AI Into an App: Hark Raises $700M
Startup Hark has raised $700 million to build a universal AI interface. This summer, the company plans to unveil its first multimodal models, which will form the basis of a personal AI platform. The platform will work with any existing products and services. Hark will later release purpose-built hardware devices.
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Startup Hark has raised $700 million to develop a universal interface for bringing AI into apps and services without forcing users to relearn anything.
When will Hark release its multimodal neural networks?
In summer 2026, the company will present its first multimodal models, capable of processing text, images, voice and video at the same time.
How do you build AI into an app without a rebuild?
Hark is developing an interface that plugs into any existing app or service, without requiring users to relearn anything or switch from the tools they already use.
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Key Questions Answered
When will Hark release its multimodal neural networks?
In summer 2026, the company will present its first multimodal models, capable of processing text, images, voice and video at the same time.
How do you build AI into an app without a rebuild?
Hark is developing an interface that plugs into any existing app or service, without requiring users to relearn anything or switch from the tools they already use.
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