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Shane

American  
[sheyn] / ʃeɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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A prominent AI researcher, Goertzel and DeepMind co-founder Shane Legg popularized the term “artificial general intelligence” in the early 2000s.

From MarketWatch Sep. 19, 2026

If you’re invited somewhere with your significant other, do as New York ceramist Shane Gabier does and get two bottles of wine—a gesture more generous than showing up with just one.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

He also lauded Irish golfer Shane Lowry, who has shone at the Open so far, and Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irish defending champion who has previously played golf with the American leader.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Shane, who also coaches the junior varsity girls’ soccer team, is enjoying a return to the coaching ranks.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

It took the combined strength of Larry, Shane, and Mr. Brown to keep Zac from running after Marcus.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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