Duolingo made people mad not because some of its engineers are using AI for coding but because the CEO made a grandiose statement about it — the kind that isn't going to go over well.

Duolingo made people mad not because some of its engineers are using AI for coding, but because the CEO made a grandiose statement about it — the kind that isn't going to go over well.

Duolingo announced plans this week to replace contractors with AI and become an “AI-first” company — a move that journalist Brian Merchant pointed to as a sign that the AI jobs crisis “is ...

What Did Duolingo Mean By Going AI-First? Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn sent an email in April 2025 announcing that the company would reduce its reliance on contractors to write courses.

Klarna, while still investing in AI, seems to have renewed appreciation for the human touch. And Duolingo is finding itself under attack on social media for its decision.

It’s a shift in values. When AI meets emotional ownership Duolingo’s current situation is not only a social-media drama but a testament to the power of emotional brand ownership.

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 ...

Duolingo to Replace Human Contractors With Bots, Become ‘AI-First’ Your email has been sent Duolingo has just validated fears about artificial intelligence taking jobs, announcing it will ...

Duolingo, the Pittsburgh-based company behind the chirpy green owl and more than 500 million users, has officially declared itself "AI-first." But beneath that buzzy label lies a seismic restructuring ...

Total gross margin decreased year-over-year to 71.1% in the March quarter from 73%. Duolingo attributed this change to increased generative AI costs resulting from the expansion of Duolingo Max.

We’re going to support you with more training, mentorship, and tooling for AI in your function.” Duolingo will likely share more about its mission when it reports first quarter 2025 earnings ...