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Duolingo deletes all its TikTok videos after AI backlash—and then returns with a strange message
If that last line sounds like a cryptic Don Draperism, it recalls one of the more famous pieces of advice from Mad Men: “If ...
Duolingo drama underscores the new corporate balancing act on AI hype
Wall Street loves when companies boast about using AI. But customers hate it.
Duolingo Made a Huge Announcement. What Happened Next Was Anything but Expected
Duolingo learned the hard way that you can't joke your way through a backlash after its AI-focused announcement drew ...
Duolingo CEO Clarifies AI-First Plan After Backlash, Says AI Won’t Replace Employees
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn acknowledged employee anxiety over AI, urging teams to embrace the technology amid rising ...
Duolingo CEO backtracks on AI push, says human workers still needed
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced plans for the firm to become yet another "AI-first" company, meaning more of the technology ...
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21st Century Luddites: Is The Consumer Backlash Against AI Real?
Even many white collar workers are running scared. This isn’t Duolingo’s first AI controversy. The company faced criticism in 2023 for quietly reducing its contractor base and introducing some ...