Duolingo's recent announcement to adopt an 'AI-first' strategy, replacing contractors with AI, exemplifies the ongoing jobs crisis impacting creative industries. Journalist Brian Merchant noted this trend is part of a broader pattern of management decisions that prioritize cost-cutting and consolidation, leading to higher unemployment rates for recent college graduates. Companies like Duolingo are reducing their workforce by eliminating entry-level positions to integrate AI solutions. The repercussions include declining incomes for freelance workers and fewer job opportunities in various sectors.
Duolingo's shift to AI-first reflects a broader trend where companies are replacing contractors with AI, exacerbating the jobs crisis, especially for recent graduates.
This crisis is a series of management decisions aimed at cutting labor costs, impacting freelance creatives and resulting in fewer hires in corporations.
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