A week after declaring that AI would eventually replace contract workers at the language-learning app, Duolingo’s CEO said the company was “continuing to hire” and would support its existing workers in getting up to speed on the technology.

It follows buzzy startup Klarna in backing off an AI-first promise.

Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO, took to LinkedIn on Thursday to walk back a previous stance pushing AI use over human employees.

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    8 hours ago

    I’m hoping Lingonaut will be available before my subscription renews in December. Otherwise it’s RocketLanguages through my library.

    I like learning Japanese but I’m done with the gamified streaks and badges and passive aggressive widgets.