# Duolingo’s AI Leap Pays Off

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Podcast: [Business News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-finance-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7726192)
Published: 2026-06-01T07:18:23+00:00
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