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Duolingo Goes AI-First, Users Consider Leaving

5/3/2025

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Duolingo is shifting gears to become an "AI-first company," a move that CEO Luis von Ahn acknowledges might compromise content quality. This decision has sparked frustration among users, many of whom are contemplating abandoning the app. The conversation also touches on other language learning platforms, revealing a spectrum of AI adoption in their offerings.

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Duolingo is shifting gears to become an "AI-first company," a move that CEO Luis von Ahn acknowledges might compromise content quality. This decision has sparked frustration among users, many of whom are contemplating abandoning the app. The conversation also touches on other language learning platforms, revealing a spectrum of AI adoption in their offerings.