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Whether it's the popular language learning app @Duolingo, or entering a CAPTCHA code, chances are you've used some of the technology Luis von Ahn has created. Emilie Ikeda spoke with Luis von Ahn about earning a spot in the National Inventors Hall of Fame and his backstory.

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Blober2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn Great inventor, world needs more people like him

Rose!2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn Wonderful additions to society, 10/10 💚

Dulce María2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn Lo amo

🌊Kore🌙2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn he makes us incredibly proud in Guatemala 🫶

Isaí_bwu2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn In Guatemala we are so proud of Luis Von Ahn, as this is his home country.

Go Woke Go Broke2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn This guy is woke crap he is financing the election fraud in Guatemala, he is like a George Soros for dummies !!! Biden Puppet.

@freelife2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn Es mala persona!

Floribel rosales2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn Congratulations @LuisvonAhn so proud 🥲 of you

bri2 years ago

@duolingo @EmilieIkedaNBC @LuisvonAhn please let me buy a ticket to jungkook show please

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