Hark announced a strategic partnership with AT&T to develop and bring AI-native consumer devices to market. As part of the agreement, AT&T is investing in Hark and will collaborate with the company on areas including device certification and network connectivity.

Hark is developing a line of consumer devices designed to connect directly to AI services without relying on a smartphone or Wi-Fi connection. The company says its devices will use cellular connectivity to access AI services in a range of environments.

According to Hark founder and CEO Brett Adcock, the partnership with AT&T will support the company's efforts to develop and deploy AI-enabled hardware that can operate independently of other connected devices.

"AT&T's network reach and consumer scale make it possible to bring this generational technology to every consumer," Adcock said.

Under the partnership, AT&T will work with Hark on connectivity for Hark's upcoming devices, including device certification and network capabilities.

"AT&T is building the network for the next generation of consumer experiences, and Hark’s vision for AI products is aligned with where consumer technology is headed," said Jeff McElfresh, AT&T's Chief Operating Officer. "Hark leadership has the kind of bold vision we want to support, and we're excited to collaborate with them."

Hark says its approach is focused on developing hardware and artificial intelligence systems together. The company is also developing its own foundation models and hardware, with the goal of enabling users to interact with computers through speech, vision, and memory.

Source: Hark

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