Duolingo CEO says controversial AI memo was misunderstood

TechCrunch
2025.08.17 16:36
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Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn clarified that his earlier statement about the company becoming an "AI-first company" was misunderstood. He emphasized that the intent was not to prioritize profit or lay off employees, stating that Duolingo has never laid off full-time staff. While the contractor workforce has fluctuated based on needs, von Ahn remains optimistic about AI's potential, with the team dedicating time each week to explore the technology.