‘We were open about it’: Duolingo CEO admits memo misfired; insists no layoffs planned
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn addressed user concerns after announcing the company's shift to an "AI-first" approach, clarifying it's a strategic enhancement, not a cost-cutting measure. Despite integrating AI to improve productivity and user experience, Duolingo maintains its no-layoff policy, focusing on empowering employees rather than replacing them.
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn addressed user concerns after announcing the company's shift to an "AI-first" approach, clarifying it's a strategic enhancement, not a cost-cutting measure. Despite integrating AI to improve productivity and user experience, Duolingo maintains its no-layoff policy, focusing on empowering employees rather than replacing them.
