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Re:Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI by darth_avocado on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @12:08AM (#43828609)
> Productivity expectations will rise (from the screenshot)

This should tell you everything you need to know. It’s not about AI, it’s about using AI to use as an excuse to do what most corporations were already doing: extract more work out of employees without getting them a pay raise, and if they can’t provide that, get rid of them.

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Re:Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI by wodenokoto on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @05:20AM (#43830300)
> It’s not about AI, it’s about using AI to use as an excuse to do what most corporations were already doing: extract more work out of employees without getting them a pay raise

What's the point of tools if they don't make people work better?

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Re:Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI by spwa4 on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @09:37AM (#43832417)
> What's the point of tools if they don't make people work better?

You just covered exactly that.

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Re:Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI by wnc3141 on Tuesday April 29, 2025 @09:26PM (#43840191)
In the short term, I fear the most useful application of AI is as a bargaining chip in favor of upper management. That is because while AI might not be able to replace development, it makes developers compete against perceived alternative that doesn't take wages or healthcare. The whole ~80% as good for 10% of the cost philosophy etc.
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