Duolingo has dramatically expanded its language course catalog, introducing 148 new offerings built with generative AI. This move effectively doubles the platform’s available languages. However, the announcement follows recent scrutiny regarding Duolingo’s “AI-first” strategy, which involves replacing some human contractors with AI-based solutions. The transition is fueling a debate about the ethics of AI in education and its potential to displace human workers in the language learning industry.
Duolingo Leaps into AI-Powered Language Learning, Facing Contractor Backlash
