In this podcast episode, Luis von Ahn, CEO of Duolingo, shares exciting insights about Duolingo Max and future plans to advance language learning using AI. He highlights how Duolingo has made a significant global impact through its engaging, gamified lessons that resonate culturally. The discussion also tackles the challenges and opportunities of monetizing a freemium model. Listeners will learn about the effectiveness of large language models and the complexities of managing a successful ed-tech platform, all while maintaining a focus on user engagement and quality learning experiences.