Duolingo Accused of Invalidating Test Results for Looking Away

Allegations of Unfairness and Cheating

Duolingo, a popular language learning app, has been accused of invalidating test results for users who allegedly looked away from the screen for an extended period of time. The users claim that they only looked away for a split second, but Duolingo invalidated their tests regardless.

Frustration and Disappointment

The users who have had their tests invalidated are expressing frustration and disappointment. They claim that Duolingo's policy is unfair, as it does not account for the fact that users may need to look away from the screen for a variety of reasons, such as to adjust their posture or read a question more closely.

Lack of Transparency

The users also claim that Duolingo's policy lacks transparency. They say that Duolingo does not provide clear guidelines on what constitutes an "extended period of time" and that the company's decisions on whether to invalidate a test are arbitrary.

Duolingo's Response

Duolingo has not yet publicly commented on the allegations. However, the company has stated in the past that it uses a variety of methods to detect cheating, including algorithms that track eye movements and keystrokes.