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Google Just Launched an AI-Powered Duolingo Alternative
Thanks to some smart (and aggressive) marketing, Duolingo has cemented itself as one of the most popular language learning apps in the world. That said, it isn’t without competition: There are plenty of alternatives to consider, and if you’re peeved about Duolingo’s plans to phase out its contract workers in favor of using AI, you might be looking into them.…
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Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI
Duolingo will “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle,” according to an all-hands email sent by co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn announcing that the company will be “AI-first.” The email was posted on Duolingo’s LinkedIn account. According to von Ahn, being “AI-first” means the company will “need to rethink much of how we work” and…
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Duolingo is getting a chess course
Duolingo will soon be able to help you learn another new skill: chess. The platform’s new chess course will use short puzzles, such as moving a knight to the correct spot to practice its L-shaped movement or checkmating a king that’s stuck in a corner, to help teach you the game. You’ll also be able to play “mini-matches” or full…
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Duolingo To Offer Chess Lessons
Never learned to play chess and don’t know where to start? Duolingo, the gamified education app most famous for its language learning lessons, is adding chess lessons to the iPhone application later this month. You can learn how each piece moves before eventually moving on to tactics, all in the familiar Duolingo user interface. A “limited number of learners” on…
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Is Duolingo safe? Here’s what you should know
Duolingo has become a favorite for language learners worldwide, offering courses in over 30 languages, including less commonly taught ones like Scottish and Zulu. Its engaging, gamified approach uses listening exercises, flashcards, and interactive stories to suit different learning styles. With bite-sized lessons, users can learn at their own pace, making language learning accessible anytime, anywhere. However, as its user…
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