Shane
Americannoun
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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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