Despite being a popular language-learning app, Duolingo recently laid off 10 percent of its contracted translators as part of a shift towards greater use of generative AI in its services. This move has raised concerns about the potential impact on the quality and nuance of language learning.
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Duolingo Fires Translators in Favor of AI
Key Points:
- Duolingo cut 10 percent of its contracted translators and is integrating generative AI into its services, leading to concerns about the impact on language learning quality.
- The company claims that AI is contributing to the reduction of its contract workforce and is using AI for various functions, including generating new content and providing feedback to users.
- The remaining translators are reportedly tasked with reviewing AI-generated content for errors, potentially reducing the nuanced human aspect of language learning.
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