Can WindBorne make AI weather prediction lucrative? Plus, Hark previews its browser use agent for completing tasks

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-WindBorne Systems has raised a $37 million Series B round to scale its weather balloons and AI forecasts. -Hark claims that its browser use agent is faster and cheaper than competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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