Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn has expressed regret after facing significant backlash for his earlier remarks about replacing human workers with AI. Despite his enthusiasm for the technology and the company’s plans to reduce reliance on contractors, von Ahn was taken aback by the intensity of the criticism from users on platforms like TikTok. Many felt that the move toward AI was disregarding human jobs and quality service. His subsequent statements in interviews reflect a struggle to balance technological advancements with user concerns about job security and quality.
Duolingo's CEO Luis von Ahn expressed surprise at the backlash after his comments about replacing human workers with AI, indicating a disconnect between tech ambitions and user sentiment.
Von Ahn acknowledged that he underestimated the anti-AI sentiment among users, who felt that Duolingo's reliance on AI was erasing human jobs and undermining quality.
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