Duolingo cuts 10% of its contractor workforce as the company embraces AI

Duolingo, the popular language learning platform, has recently made the decision to reduce its contractor workforce by 10%. This move comes as the company shifts its focus towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its language learning programs.

The decision to cut contractors was driven by Duolingo’s desire to leverage AI technology to enhance its language learning experience. By utilizing AI algorithms, Duolingo aims to provide personalized and adaptive language instruction to its users.

While the reduction in contractor workforce may lead to some short-term challenges, Duolingo believes that the long-term benefits of AI integration will outweigh the initial impact. The company anticipates that AI-powered features will enable users to learn languages more efficiently and effectively.

What is the Biggest Tech Company That Uses Contractors or Remote Workers?

Google is one of the world’s largest technology companies and at present the majority of its work force are contractors. Its reported that there are over 90,000 direct employees at Google.

Google’s Alphabet Inc. employs hordes of these red- and green-badged contract workers in addition to its full-fledged staff. They serve meals and clean offices. They write code, handle sales calls, recruit staff, screen YouTube videos, test self-driving cars and even manage entire teams – a sea of skilled laborers that fuel the $795 billion company but reap few of the benefits and opportunities available to direct employees. 

Source: Fortune