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## Segment 9 — adoption

## Article 52 — a052

# Luis von Ahn

**Role in the source:** Cited leadership voice framing the **Acknowledge** step of [[framework-aware]]. Computer scientist and CEO of Duolingo, known for human-computation, reCAPTCHA, and commentary on AI in education and work.

**Attributed contribution:** Framed the emotional choice at the heart of acknowledgment — see [[quote-fear-or-curiosity]]: *'AI is creating uncertainty for all of us, and we can respond to this with fear or curiosity.'* Used to argue leaders should surface concerns openly to build psychological safety ([[action-acknowledge-threats]]).