Language learning app Duolingo has seen an over 200% spike in U.S. users learning Mandarin "out of spite" as many flee to Chinese app RedNote amid the uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future.

With these trends, Duolingo's findings highlight both the enduring appeal of English and the growing global interest in Hindi, while pointing to a future where AI plays a central role in education.

From embodying the mass entry swagger of Kollywood to adopting a moniker that reflects Tamil Nadu’s deep-rooted love for ...