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Duolingo

DUOLCommunication Services· Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
LAYOFFS TRACKED
1
LAST EVENT
MARKET CAP
$3.30B
as of Aug 26, 2026
EMPLOYEES
900

Duolingo is a language-learning platform offering gamified lessons, mobile apps, and subscription services (Duolingo Plus) along with an English testing product (Duolingo English Test). The company monetizes via subscriptions, ads, and in-app purchases while focusing on broad consumer adoption and product-led growth.

Layoff timeline

1 EVENT
Reported Aug 19, 2025Date not disclosedNews

Duolingo's CEO addressed and clarified the company's planned layoff intentions following controversy over an internal memo about AI initiatives. The article focuses on the CEO's statements to explain the rationale and timing of workforce reductions, and to respond to backlash generated by the memo. No specific number of employees, departments, or a precise timetable for the cuts is provided in the coverage; the discussion centers on plans and internal company communications rather than completed job losses. The piece situates the planned reductions within Duolingo's broader strategic adjustments related to AI and operational priorities.

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