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capable

[key-puh-buhl] / ˈkeɪ pə bəl /


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Their goal is to secure the billions of dollars required for their capital-intensive projects to build artificial general intelligence, a broadly capable computer system that is smarter than humans at all cognitive work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"By identifying an internal brake that had until now gone unrecognized and by developing antibodies capable of neutralizing it, our researchers are offering an innovative solution to the limitations of current treatments," he said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Midfielder Kendall showed she is more than capable of challenging for a regular role, while Manchester City's Blindkilde Brown was a standout performer in the victory over Ukraine in the number 10 position.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mythos is Anthropic’s most capable model, which has not been made available to the public due to concerns that security firms may not be able to handle the threats it poses.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I wonder if they are even capable of feeling guilt or shame.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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