Duolingo CEO Sparks Uproar with AI-First Plans, Faces Backlash
Summary
Duolingo CEO's AI-first plans spark uproar as users threaten to cancel subscriptions over perceived threat to human workers, prompting CEO to clarify AI as a 'tool' rather than replacement, admitting underestimating backlash.
Key Points
- Duolingo CEO outlines plan to become 'AI-first' company, replacing contractors with AI if possible
- CEO faces backlash, with users threatening to cancel subscriptions over perceived threat to human workers
- CEO clarifies AI will be a 'tool to accelerate' rather than replace employees, but admits underestimating negative reaction