- Published on July 4, 2023
- In AI Features
GPT-4 Completes Duolingo’s Language Learning Nest
Duolingo's Head of AI, Klinton Bicknell, shares with us how the company enhances language education worldwide by utilising generative AI to create a learning experience similar to a human tutor.
- By Shritama Saha
Languages hold the power to transcend borders and cultures. A remarkable example of this lies in the story of Amanda from Manila and Rob from Washington DC who used a blend of English, Tagalog, and their own creative language to nurture their relationship. But what brought the couple closer together? Duolingo -- the Pittsburg-based language learning app enabled them to communicate, shattering the barriers of distance and language for the couple.
To make this possible, Duolingo has been leveraging cutting-edge AI. It was one of the beta users of OpenAI’s GPT-4 before it was rolled out to the public, introducing two innovative AI-backed features called 'Role Play' and 'Explain My Answer'. These new features are part of Duolingo Max, a new subscription tier aimed at enhancing the language learning experience.
“We have been developing the AI secret sauce for years to make education more effective and engaging. In September 2022, we collaborated with OpenAI to buil
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Shritama Saha
Shritama (she/her) is a technology journalist at AIM who is passionate to explore generative AI with a special focus on big techs, database, healthcare, DE&I, hiring in tech and more.
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