Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive “universal” AI interface
Hark, an AI lab, has secured $700 million in Series A funding, bringing its valuation to $6 billion. The company aims to develop a "universal" AI interface, with plans to release multi-modal models and dedicated hardware later this year.
Hark, an AI lab founded by Brett Adcock, has raised an impressive $700 million in Series A funding. This significant investment values the company at $6 billion, highlighting strong investor confidence in its secretive "universal" AI interface project.
The funding round saw participation from numerous prominent investors including Parkway Venture Capital, Align Ventures, AMD Ventures, and Intel Capital, among others. This capital injection will primarily be used to attract top talent in hardware, product design, and AI research, as well as to secure essential computing resources and components.
Hark intends to release its initial multi-modal AI models this summer. These models are designed to power a personal AI platform that seamlessly integrates with existing products and services. Following this, the company plans to introduce hardware devices specifically engineered to work with these advanced AI systems.
While details of Hark's technology remain largely under wraps, the company emphasizes its focus on creating an AI interface for the "normal person," distinguishing itself from other AI firms concentrating on developer tools.
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