New AI Assistant Hark Pro Runs Your Computer for You

Hark, a startup founded less than a year ago, just released Hark Pro, an AI assistant that doesn't just chat—it actually uses your computer to get things done. Think of it as a virtual assistant that can open your email, check your calendar, approve expenses, and even book a flight. It's free to try, with a paid tier for power users. The company's big selling point is privacy: unlike Meta or OpenAI, Hark says it won't sell your data or show you ads.

During a demo, Hark Pro proactively reminded its designer to approve expenses, respond to emails, and book a trip. It even helped a colleague renew their car registration on the California DMV website. To build trust, Hark shows you a small window of the AI navigating the web, so you can see exactly what it's doing. That transparency is meant to ease fears about handing over your digital life—email, calendar, credit cards, and more.

But there's a catch: to be truly useful, you have to give Hark access to everything. That's a big ask, especially with growing concerns about cybersecurity and data profiling. Hark says it only uses your data for tasks, not to build detailed profiles. Still, the company is asking for a lot of trust. And while Hark's AI is specially trained for computer use—making it faster and cheaper at those tasks—it might not be as smart as general AI models like ChatGPT.

Looking ahead, Hark plans to release an AI-native device in 2027, though details are vague. The design lead, a former Apple staffer, hints it will be something never seen before. For now, Hark Pro is software only. The big question: will people be comfortable letting an AI run their digital lives? If Hark can prove it's safe and useful, it could change how we work. But if it stumbles, it's just another chatbot with big promises.