Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn keeps putting his foot in it when it comes to conversations about AI.

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Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn faced backlash after stating the company would become AI-first, potentially affecting jobs. Attempts to clarify these comments failed to alleviate concerns, with users canceling subscriptions and expressing dissatisfaction. The CEO admitted uncertainty about AI's impact on work but maintained its importance for staying competitive. Despite the backlash, key statements about relying on AI were not retracted, indicating a continued shift towards automation.

Duolingo CEO tries to walk back AI-first comments, fails

I installed it just to Outrage Delete the app !

I un-installed weeks ago after reading an article on AI first approach. You hired bots. Now sell to bots. Humans out 🎤 (mic drop) 😆

I’ve tested Duolingo with my language, and it’s garbage