A week after declaring that AI would eventually replace contract workers at the language-learning app, Duolingo’s CEO said the company ... learn and adapt.” The clarification is a 180-degree ...

Luis von Ahn says AI isn't replacing jobs at Duolingo, but will require staff to rethink how they work. That may let some ...

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn is having major regrets after widely bragging about replacing his human staffers with AI.

Duolingo CEO Clarifies AI-First Plan After Backlash ... I didn’t do that well.” The clarification comes after internal and external backlash to the company’s AI strategy, which included ...

Language-learning app Duolingo, whose CEO recently said AI would replace contract workers, has reversed course, stating that the company would "continue to hire" humans and support employees.

Duolingo's CEO said he wants to make the company AI-first and prioritize speed over perfection. AI will replace contractors, influence hiring, and limit head count growth, the CEO wrote on Monday.

Duolingo is "going to be AI-first," the educational technology company announced, adding that it is replacing contract workers with artificial intelligence. In an all-hands email from CEO Luis von ...

In late April and early May 2025, claims (archived) circulated online that Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn said the language-learning app would become "AI-first" and replace contractors with artificial ...

Luis von Ahn, founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, seems to think so. He added that we'll likely soon see AI take over teachers in classrooms — maybe even in the next few years.