SMRTR TechApr 30, 2025TechCrunch

Duolingo launches 148 courses created with AI after sharing plans to replace contractors with AI

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Duolingo has doubled its course offerings with 148 new AI-generated language courses, marking its largest content expansion to date. This rapid development, previously a years-long process, was completed in under a year using AI tools. The new beginner-level courses include features like Stories and DuoRadio. However, Duolingo faces user backlash over plans to replace contractors with AI and become an "AI-first" company, prompting some users to delete the app in protest.

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