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Hark previews browser agent for task automation
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- →Hark's agent can automate tasks on websites without APIs, expanding automation capabilities.
- →Predicting actions instead of text could lead to more efficient task completion.
- →Hark's approach may offer a cost-effective alternative to existing models.
Hark has introduced its new browser-based agent, Hark Handoff, designed to automate tasks by navigating websites without APIs. The agent can perform actions like booking reservations or shopping by analyzing website structures and visual data. Unlike traditional language models, Hark's model predicts actions, potentially offering a more efficient solution. The startup claims its agent is faster and cheaper than competitors like GPT 5.5. Hark has opened a waitlist and plans to launch the platform by the end of summer.
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