Question 1

Is Duolingo really using AI?

Accepted Answer

Duolingo scores 84/100 on the AI Adoption Index, tier “Shipping”: Real things in production. People are expected to use it, and mostly do. Duolingo declared itself 'AI-first' in 2025, phasing out contractors for AI-doable work, building 148 courses with AI, and funding workshops and experimentation time.

Question 2

How is Duolingo’s AI adoption score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Five questions answered by employees, one tap each: daily use (30%), AI in the product (20%), what leadership does (20%), access to tools (15%) and enablement (15%). Until someone inside rates, companies are scored from what they have said on the record, with sources linked.

Question 3

Can I rate Duolingo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone who works at Duolingo can rate their own team anonymously in about twenty seconds, no account needed. Each team’s score is shown separately.

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