In this captivating episode of "Untold Legacies," we delve into the groundbreaking achievements of Luis von Ahn, a visionary entrepreneur and computer scientist who has revolutionized the way we harness collective knowledge and tackle complex problems. Join us as we uncover the remarkable story of a true innovator who has made a profound impact on technology and education.
Discover Luis von Ahn's early inspirations and the path that led him to become a pioneer in the field of crowdsourcing. We explore his transformative work in developing innovative platforms that harness the power of the crowd, such as reCAPTCHA, which simultaneously protects websites from bots while digitizing books and improving machine learning algorithms.
Witness the birth of Duolingo, the world's most popular language-learning platform founded by von Ahn. We explore how his vision of making education accessible to all has empowered millions of people worldwide to learn new languages and expand their horizons.
