Hark launches AI personal assistant focused on user privacy and computer tasks

Oct 6, 2026

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Hark has introduced Hark Pro, an AI personal assistant designed to enhance user experience while prioritizing privacy. The software aims to manage digital tasks and integrate seamlessly with users' digital lives, distinguishing itself from competitors by focusing on user trust and effective task management.

Hark, a start-up founded by Brett Adcock, has released Hark Pro, an AI personal assistant available for free with a subscription option for heavy users.
The assistant is designed to manage tasks on users' computers and offers a full-screen interface with a central chat dialog and customizable panels for user interests.
Users can configure Hark Pro to access various digital services such as email and calendars, allowing it to perform tasks and answer questions.
The design team, led by former Apple staffer Abidhur Chowdhury, emphasizes transparency by showing users how the assistant navigates the web.
Hark positions itself as a privacy-focused alternative to larger tech companies, stating it does not sell ads or misuse user data.
Chowdhury believes Hark Pro's unique selling point is its ability to fully substitute for a computer, providing a more effective user experience compared to competitors.
Hark plans to release an AI-native device in 2027, although details about its design remain undisclosed.

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Hark launches AI personal assistant focused on user privacy and computer tasks

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