2026-01-16 03:35:23

DUOL faces significant downward pressure. The core issue? Language learning apps are becoming obsolete. When you've got Gemini, ChatGPT, and real-time translation built into your earbuds, why would anyone pay for a standalone translation or language education tool? It's like giving your kid a typewriter in 2025. The market dynamics have shifted decisively. With AI-powered alternatives going mainstream, DUOL's competitive moat is eroding fast. The question isn't whether it'll decline—it's how far down it goes.

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SlowLearnerWang

· 4h ago

Oh no, now it's Duolingo's turn. It should have been taken out by AI a long time ago.

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AltcoinHunter

· 4h ago

Hmm... that’s a bit of a punch to the gut. I also feel that DUOL’s recent performance has been a bit disappointing, and the moat is indeed being eroded. --- Another track eliminated by AI, who will be next? --- The typewriter analogy is excellent, but I still think DUOL won’t die, it’s just hard to say how much it will fall. --- Really, now with AI translating anytime and anywhere on your phone, it’s really unreasonable for DUOL to still charge fees. --- This breakout might just be the beginning. From a technical perspective, it’s clear that consensus is loosening. Friends preparing to cut losses, watch out for risks. --- After AI integrated into translation and language learning, tools like DUOL really become redundant, no way around it.

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RugResistant

· 4h ago

ngl this is the classic moat erosion pattern we've seen before... ai commoditization is real. duol's vulnerability surface just expanded exponentially tbh

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BlockchainWorker

· 4h ago

Haha, that analogy is perfect, the line about the typewriter really hit the point. AI translation is so competitive now, DUOL is indeed a bit shaky. --- Wait, ChatGPT is also free to use, why spend money to learn a language? --- The erosion of the moat is inevitable; no one can escape in the face of technological progress. --- Now any AI assistant can translate in real-time, which really makes it hard for DUOL to keep up. --- That makes sense, but people still want to play gamified learning... although it's not as attractive now. --- The problem with DUOL isn't decline, but that it really can't find any differentiation anymore. --- Last year some people were holding on stubbornly, and this year they're thinking about quitting. The market is just so brutal.

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GreenCandleCollector

· 4h ago

The typewriter analogy is brilliant, DUOL is indeed a bit awkward...

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RugpullTherapist

· 4h ago

Ha, this really is DUOL's Achilles' heel... Once AI appeared, the entire moat was gone --- The metaphor of the typewriter is excellent, but DUOL isn't completely dead, it just needs a thorough overhaul of its business model --- Ultimately, it's still being squeezed out by artificial intelligence. Think about how many educational apps have been eliminated just like that --- Wait, is no one using DUOL anymore? I still know quite a few people around me who are using it... --- The problem isn't decline, but when it will be acquired or undergo a complete transformation --- Honestly, installing ChatGPT in your headphones is definitely more comfortable than downloading another app --- This wave of DUOL might really be beyond saving; there’s no moat in the face of technological competition --- I feel like this article is being too absolute; there should still be a way to survive, right? --- Forget it, big companies' products don't last long anyway, just wait to be acquired

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MEV_Whisperer

· 4h ago

The typewriter analogy is spot on haha, but I still think Duolingo has some die-hard fans. These people just love that sense of leveling up. --- Indeed, in two years AI translation will be so advanced that this app won't matter anymore. --- Wait, I'm still using Duolingo... Should I sell my stocks? --- That's a bit exaggerated. How many people actually install these features in their headphones... Most users won't bother to tinker. --- It's true that the moat is being eroded, but saying it will "fall far" feels too absolute. --- Haha, it's still early to say Duolingo is outdated. The gamified learning approach still has people buying into it. --- My friend is still aiming for the Duolingo gold badge. AI can't replace this gamified aspect in the short term.

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