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Duolingo Reverses AI Strategy, Launches 148 New Courses
5/26/2025
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- Duolingo abandoned its "AI-first" strategy following user feedback.
- The app aimed to substitute contract workers with AI-generated content.
- CEO Luis von Ahn emphasized AI will support, not replace, staff roles.
- Duolingo launched 148 new AI-generated courses for non-English speakers.
- Google unveiled AI tools for language learning as part of initial testing.
