Hark launches Handoff autonomous computer agent

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Hark launches Handoff autonomous computer agent

Founded by Brett Adcock, AI startup Hark has announced the launch of Handoff, an AI-powered "computer use agent" designed to perform web-based tasks on a user's behalf. Unlike API-dependent tools, Handoff interacts with websites similarly to a human, navigating interfaces and clicking buttons to complete tangible tasks such as ordering from DoorDash or comparing flights.

// ANALYSIS

This represents a significant step towards practical, action-oriented AI agents capable of navigating the web autonomously.

–Demonstrates a shift from conversational AI to agents capable of executing complex web-based workflows.
–Bypasses the need for official API integrations by directly interacting with UI elements.
–Its reported high performance on the OM2W benchmark suggests strong capabilities in understanding and manipulating web environments.

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2026-08-05

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2026-08-05

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