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

Skeptics remain. Teachers' unions argue that pedagogy is more than flashcards; von Ahn counters that the coming disruption "is a mind shift," not a pink-slip apocalypse. With 116 million monthly users ...

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.

The edtech company targets long-term partnerships with startups and considers buying them when building in-house isn’t efficient.

Major changes are coming to Duolingo's workforce recruitment and management as the language-learning website and application shifts to an "AI-first" organisation. Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn told ...

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn only hires people with five qualities: those who “take the long view,” show and don’t tell, and bring fun into the office. Gen Z “personality hires” bringing ...

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 ...

AI usage will be used to hire and review employees at Duolingo, the CEO said.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Duolingo's CEO said he wants to make the company AI-first and prioritize speed over perfection.