Duolingo
“[We will] gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle.”
All-hands memo (shared on LinkedIn), as reported by Entrepreneur
Cut
- Score
- -1
- Dated
- Sector
- Consumer Technology
- Ticker
- DUOL
- Quote
- verbatim
- Status
- Uncertain
Why “Cut”
Classification by the stated outcome, not by what analysts infer. Methodology
The 'AI-first' memo replaces contractor work with AI and limits new hiring to teams that cannot automate more. A later clarification says no full-time staff have been laid off, so the cut falls on the external workforce.
Classification uncertain. Still uncertain: replaces contractors with AI (cut) while saying it will hire where it cannot automate.
Source
Entrepreneur: Duolingo's CEO clarifies AI stance after backlash — read the memo (opens in a new tab)
https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/duolingo-ceo-clarifies-ai-stance-after-backlash-read-memo/492141
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