Duolingo & AI-First Organizations

Duolingo & AI-First Organizations

Update: 2025-08-20
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In this episode, Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan discuss the recent controversy surrounding Duolingo's AI memo, exploring the implications of becoming an AI-first company. They emphasize the importance of upskilling employees and fostering a culture of innovation through dedicated time for AI experimentation. The conversation highlights the need for organizations to adapt to technological changes while ensuring that human expertise remains central to their operations.




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00:00 Understanding the Duolingo Memo

05:58 AI Upskilling Strategies at Duolingo

10:57 Lessons from Controversial AI Memos

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Duolingo & AI-First Organizations

Duolingo & AI-First Organizations

Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan