Luis Von Ahn

Luis von Ahn is a prominent computer scientist known for his work in human-computer interaction and crowdsourcing. He is best recognized as the co-creator of CAPTCHA, a tool that differentiates humans from bots online, and as the founder of Duolingo, a popular language-learning platform. Duolingo uses gamification to make learning languages accessible and enjoyable for millions worldwide. Von Ahn's innovative approaches harness technology to solve real-world problems, merging education and online engagement effectively. His contributions significantly impact how we interact with technology and learn new skills today.