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

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.

O n April 28, Duolingo cofounder and CEO Luis von Ahn posted an email on LinkedIn that he had just sent to all employees at his company. In it, he outlined his vision for the language-learning app ...

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 ...

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

When Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn in April announced a dramatic pivot of his popular language learning app to being entirely “AI-first,” it landed the small company in the headlines. Von Ahn’s ...

Duolingo is continuing to explore AI-related partnerships to improve its curriculum, despite backlash from a recent announcement. But there’s way more to the unicorn language learning app’s strategy ...

Duolingo adopts AI-first strategy, reducing contractors for AI-suitable tasks. CEO von Ahn details plans to integrate AI across operations.

Duolingo's CEO says AI won't replace jobs, but will require employees to rethink how they work. Luis von Ahn told the Financial Times hiring remained steady at Duolingo despite its "AI-first" move.

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 CEO Luis von Ahn sparked backlash last month when he wrote in an all-hands company email that the popular language-learning ... “It’s just a mind shift that people first try AI ...