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Duolingo Faces Backlash Over "Mean" J.K. Rowling Translation
8/21/2025
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Story summary
- Duolingo apologized after a translation exercise described J.K. Rowling as "mean," sparking user backlash.
- Users accused the app of political bias, leading some to cancel their subscriptions.
- This incident follows Duolingo's promotion of "queer" characters and commentary on a Supreme Court ruling about gender terminology.
- Journalist Gaby Koppel raised concerns on social media regarding the app's ideological position.
