The move has raised concerns about job losses due to AI as more companies adopt the technology. Some freelance writers claim they are already losing work to AI tools like ChatGPT. Fears about AI causing large-scale job losses are increasing, with some companies, including Swedish fintech Klarna, freezing hiring due to AI-powered tools.
Key takeaways:
- Duolingo is laying off 10% of its contractors due to the implementation of AI tools that can carry out certain tasks.
- The company stated that the job cuts were not a direct replacement of workers with AI, and no full-time employees were affected.
- AI-powered tools have been shown to increase workers' productivity, but there are concerns that they could potentially replace human workers entirely.
- Several companies, including Klarna, have frozen hiring due to the implementation of AI-powered tools, increasing fears about large-scale job losses due to AI.