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Why companies are really going AI-first

Tech firms like Duolingo, Klarna, and Shopify are going AI-first — boosting efficiency but cutting jobs. Is AI the future of work, or a threat to engineers?
May 28, 2025

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

Tech companies like Duolingo, Klarna, and Shopify are putting AI at the heart of their operations — redefining not only how the work gets done, but also by who — human or AI?

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