Duolingo CEO Clarifies AI-First Strategy, Denies Full-Time Layoffs
Duolingo boss Luis von Ahn says his plan to make Duolingo an "AI-first" company was taken out of context. He insists no full-time staff have been—or will be—laid off, though contractor numbers ebb and flow with needs. Despite the public backlash, the move hasn’t hurt Duolingo’s performance, and the CEO remains bullish on AI, even dedicating Friday mornings to team experiments.