Duolingo is making a big change: it’s moving on from hearts in favor of a new “energy” mechanic. The idea is to switch from a ...

Duolingo is on CNET's list of the best language learning apps, and on Monday the free version introduced a new Energy ...

In late April and early May 2025, claims (archived) circulated online that Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn said the language-learning app would become "AI-first" and replace contractors with artificial ...

Even by Silicon Valley standards, Duolingo Inc. has set itself apart with its aggressive push to infuse artificial ...

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced the company would be making a shift toward AI, including replacing contract workers with ...

Duolingo will “gradually stop using contractors ... to rethink much of how we work” and that “making minor tweaks to systems designed for humans won’t get us there.” ...

Duolingo is also “constantly testing and improving our models” and has “systems in place” to ensure that output from AI meets its standards for course content and is aligned with the ...

But the new Energy system should make it easier for people to keep learning. Some people who use the free version of Duolingo on iOS will see the new mechanic now, and others on iOS will see it soon.