Duolingo Becomes AI-First, Phasing Out Contractors
Duolingo goes AI-first, replacing contractors to boost efficiency and scale content faster.
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Duolingo Becomes AI-First, Phasing Out Contractors Why is Duolingo replacing contract workers with AI? The popular language-learning app, Duolingo, is embracing a bold AI-first strategy, aiming to automate tasks previously handled by human contractors. CEO Luis von Ahn recently announced that Duolingo will gradually phase out contract workers for tasks that artificial intelligence can efficiently manage. This strategic move reflects the company's vision of scaling faster, improving content creation, and offering more value to learners worldwide — all while positioning itself at the forefront of the AI revolution. Photo: Getty Images Duolingo’s Shift to an AI-First Company Duolingo’s CEO, Luis von Ahn, shared a pivotal message with employees: the company is officially becoming AI-first . In an internal email, later shared on Duolingo’s LinkedIn, von Ahn stressed that adapting to artificial intelligence is not optional — it’s essential. Just as Duolingo successfully shifted to mobile-first in 2012, betting on AI today …