Duolingo CEO Revokes ‘AI-First’ Claim, Emphasizing Human Workforce as Key in Adapting to AI

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn has reversed his stance on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within the company. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for human employees, von Ahn now believes that AI should be utilized as a tool to accelerate and enhance existing employee work rather than replace it entirely. He outlined a plan to facilitate this transition through internal support programs like workshops and advisory councils designed specifically to help all Duolingo teams adapt to the new technologies.