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Kodiak

American

[koh-dee-ak] / ˈkoʊ diˌæk /

noun

an island in the N Pacific, near the base of the Alaska Peninsula. 100 miles (160 km) long.
Kodiak bear.

Kodiak British

/ ˈkəʊdɪˌæk /

noun

an island in S Alaska, in the Gulf of Alaska: site of the first European settlement in Alaska, made by Russians in 1784. Pop: 13 466 (2004 est). Area: 8974 sq km (3465 sq miles)

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Kodiak AI, a Mountain View-based tech company, is developing autonomous semi trucks it says will improve safety and efficiency on the roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Kodiak AI reported a $270 million pretax net loss, significantly higher than the $36 million loss analysts expected, due to one-time merger charges.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Kodiak is scheduled to begin trading on Nasdaq on Thursday under the tickers KDK and KDKRW, following its merger with special-purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition Corp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

Kodiak is one of several startups working to automate long-haul trucking as a way to help with labor shortages and make operations more efficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

If it's angry, a Kodiak bear can kill a hunter with a single swipe of its paw.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

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