Von Ahn’s big AI push seemed like a sensible, pragmatic move, at least on paper. But it generated extraordinary pushback from ...

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

The leaders of AI companies themselves aren’t necessarily offering words of comfort to these worried workers. The Anthropic ...

Duolingo founder and CEO Luis von Ahn defends the company's 'AI-first' strategy, insisting it will enhance—not ...

Some companies are creating an ethical quandary by bringing a “wild west” mentality to AI integration in the workplace, ...

A company like Duolingo that relies on consumer loyalty can be jarred by public backlash: the real question ... The company's core user metrics also showed significant performance.

Duolingo learned the hard way that you can't joke your way through a backlash after its AI-focused announcement drew criticism.

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced in early 2025 that the firm intends to go Duolingo AI-First approach. The project meant heavily integrate artificial intelligence into its operations.

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn has attempted to clarify his earlier comments about the company's shift toward an "AI-first" approach. The clarification comes after a wave of criticism from users who ...

but the backlash from users can outweigh the financial benefits. Language-learning app Duolingo, whose CEO recently said AI would replace contract workers, has reversed course, stating that the ...

Duolingo CEO Clarifies AI-First Plan After Backlash, Says AI Won’t Replace Employees Your email has been sent Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn acknowledged employee anxiety over AI, urging teams to ...