Duolingo, the language training app developer, has announced the termination of its contract workers, representing 10% of its workforce. Intriguingly, Duolingo’s representatives explained that the company can now replace some of these employees with AI, eliminating the need for a significant number of human workers. However, the company assures us that this does not mean a complete replacement of jobs with AI. Duolingo will still require a group of employees to oversee and manage these technologies.
There have been concerns raised about AI advancements potentially impacting employment opportunities. Previously, IBM stated that it might cease hiring new employees and instead utilize AI to perform those tasks.
TLDR: Duolingo has terminated contract workers representing 10% of its workforce, citing the ability to replace some positions with AI. However, the company emphasizes that this is not a complete AI takeover and that human employees will still be necessary to manage these technologies. This follows a trend where IBM previously mentioned the possibility of using AI in lieu of new hires.
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