HISTORICAL FACTS: Duolingo - The Untold Story

Shopify Went All-In on AI, But Its CEO Says Productivity Gains May Just Mean Employees Are Passing Work Along

Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke has warned that unchecked AI-generated work can inflate output while creating extra checking and correction tasks for colleagues, a problem researchers call "workslop".

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

It’s National Taco Day 2026. Here’s who is giving out free tacos

National Taco Day falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6, after a 2024 decision to observe the holiday on the first Tuesday of October. Taco Bell has partnered with language-learning platform Duolingo to brand the celebration as Global Taco Day. Moe's Southwest Grill is offering $2 tacos on Oct. 6, extending the…

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Shopify CEO says employees' 'slop grenades' are making more work for everyone else

He said AI is helping workers produce more output, but the quality of it is so bad that their colleagues have to spend more time fixing it

Fortune · Sep 17

iPhone Duo vs Samsung: South Korean rival mocks Apple’s foldable entry with ‘So far, so same’ and other jabs

Samsung Mobile US engaged in a social media exchange with Apple. The company posted several jabs at Apple's recent iPhone announcements. Samsung highlighted its own foldable phone technology and design innovations. It also playfully involved Duolingo in the online discussion. This social media rivalry has been a recurring theme for…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

'I Deleted Duolingo Last Night': CEO Says ChatGPT Taught Him More Spanish in 7 Days Than He Learned in 2 Years

Claims that ChatGPT can outperform apps such as Duolingo highlight its potential for personalised learning, but remain based on individual experiences rather than comparative evidence.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Is Duolingo the Next Netflix-Style Comeback Story?

Evercore upgraded Duolingo to Outperform with a $210 price target, arguing AI chatbot fears were overblown as user growth, retention, and engagement remain strong.

MarketBeat · Sep 5

Duolingo Stock Is Shaking Off AI Fears

AI was supposed to threaten Duolingo’s future. But surging user growth suggests the company may be turning the technology into its biggest growth catalyst.

Barchart · Aug 23

In the AI Era, Duolingo Is Betting on Humans

Duolingo is betting that human creativity will become even more valuable in the AI era as it doubles down on the product experience that keeps users coming back.

Barchart · Aug 17

Mamdani’s new campaigns in Mandarin, Bengali and Spanish wins hearts: ‘Bro’s collecting languages like Pokémon’

From Rachel Zegler to Duolingo, social media has been unusually enthusiastic about the mayor’s language skills

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Five Great Reads: the polar expedition racing against time, David Sedaris freaks out about Duolingo, and a doom metal Orthodox priest

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3