What did Luis von Ahn say about the blockchain?

He wants it deleted entirely, seeing it as overhyped tech without real-world utility compared to practical innovations like gamified learning.

Is Duolingo safe from AI translation tools?

Yes, von Ahn argues — AI excels at translation but can't inspire or gamify the joy of learning like Duolingo does.

Inspired by his mom's sacrifices in Guatemala, to make quality education free and accessible worldwide.

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130 million users can't be wrong — or can AI make them obsolete? Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn says no, and he'd nuke blockchain while he's at it.

Fintech Dose Apr 03, 2026 4 min read 10 views

Luis von Ahn dismisses blockchain as deletable hype, favoring practical tech like Duolingo's gamification. 𝕏
AI enhances Duolingo but won't replace human desire for motivational learning. 𝕏
Duolingo's 130M users prove engagement trumps perfect translation tools. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Wired - Business