Duolingo Introduces AI-Powered Innovations at Duocon 2024

Core Insights - Duolingo announces significant product innovations at Duocon 2024, including AI-powered features like Video Call and Adventures, aimed at enhancing the learning experience for users globally [1][2] Product Innovations - The Video Call feature allows Duolingo Max subscribers to engage in realistic conversations with an AI character named Lily, designed to adapt to learners' skill levels and build confidence in real-world communication [3] - Adventures is a new exploration game-like experience that immerses users in the Duolingo universe, allowing them to apply language skills in realistic scenarios while interacting with characters like Oscar and Lily [4] Music Education Expansion - Duolingo partners with Loog to create a compact digital piano for its Music course, enabling learners to practice lessons on a three-octave instrument, available for pre-order at $249 [5] - The partnership with Sony Music allows learners to play along with popular songs, enhancing the music learning experience [5] - Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste will participate in Duocon 2024 to discuss the intersection of music, language, and culture [5]