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Duolingo CEO Luis Von Ahn Promises to Keep Human Staff Amid A.I. Push

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn clarified that criticism arose from missing context and emphasized AI will enhance learning without layoffs, with Fridays dedicated to AI experimentation.

  • On August 17, 2025, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn clarified he 'did not give enough context' in an interview with The New York Times about the AI-first memo backlash.
  • Earlier this year, von Ahn drew criticism after declaring Duolingo would become an 'AI-first' company, sparking debate over layoffs and profit motives.
  • Highlighting its workforce approach, von Ahn explained that Duolingo laid off 10% of its contractors in 2024 partly because of AI, but has never laid off full-time employees.
  • Amid ongoing debate, teams explore AI every Friday through "f-r-AI-days," despite criticism, von Ahn remains bullish about AI's potential at Duolingo.
  • In a broader perspective on AI adoption, Duolingo’s CEO von Ahn argued that AI aims to enhance effectiveness and accessibility, not to replace human roles, and the workplace conversation will evolve.
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