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Duolingo Listens to Workers, Drops AI Performance Metrics
Acts of KindnessApr 16

Duolingo Listens to Workers, Drops AI Performance Metrics

When Duolingo employees questioned a new policy to judge their work based on AI use, CEO Luis von Ahn did something refreshing: he listened and changed course. The language learning company now focuses on results, not tools.

Fast Company2 min read
Duolingo CEO: We Hired More After AI Memo Backlash
InnovationMay 13

Duolingo CEO: We Hired More After AI Memo Backlash

Luis von Ahn's internal memo about AI sparked fears of mass layoffs, but the truth reveals a surprising story about technology making teams stronger. The language app CEO admits what he got wrong and shares why AI-powered employees mean growing, not shrinking, his workforce.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Duolingo Scraps AI Quotas After Employee Pushback
InnovationApr 15

Duolingo Scraps AI Quotas After Employee Pushback

The language learning app is putting results over robot usage. CEO Luis von Ahn says performance reviews will focus on quality work, not forcing AI adoption where it doesn't help.

Indian Express2 min read
French Coach Uses Duolingo to Train Australian Soccer Kids
Acts of KindnessJun 21

French Coach Uses Duolingo to Train Australian Soccer Kids

A 27-year-old French soccer coach is bridging language barriers with just a few English words learned on Duolingo to train young players in rural Victoria. His simple approach is transforming a local team's performance while highlighting Australia's need for grassroots coaching talent.

ABC Australia2 min read
Amsterdam Teacher Makes Dutch Fun With Live Classes
Acts of KindnessFeb 6

Amsterdam Teacher Makes Dutch Fun With Live Classes

While AI language apps boom, one Amsterdam instructor proves old-school classroom magic still works best. His students say emotional connection beats algorithms every time.

Dutch News3 min read