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Duolingo CEO says he's getting rid of contract employees and replacing them with AI

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced that the company is reducing its reliance on contract workers by replacing them with artificial intelligence, a move that has led to the layoff of around 10% of its contractors. This shift aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, as AI can now perform tasks such as content creation and translation that were previously done by humans. Von Ahn emphasized that this change is part of a broader industry trend towards automation, and while it results in job losses, it also allows the company to focus on more complex tasks that require human input. The decision has sparked a debate about the ethical implications of replacing human workers with AI, with some critics arguing that it prioritizes profit over people.

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[ https://fortune.com/article/duolingo-ceo-says-getting-rid-of-contract-employees-replacing-them-with-ai/ ]