Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko was detained on Sunday while attempting to leave the country, according to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). The arrest followed a corruption scandal that led to his resignation last November. In other news, crowds gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal, for the Shivaratri festival, where the use of marijuana is traditionally permitted, and Peter Steinberger, creator of the AI personal assistant OpenClaw, joined OpenAI. Additionally, longtime NPR host David Greene is suing Google, alleging that the male podcast voice in the company's NotebookLM tool is based on his own.
Halushchenko's detention occurred as he tried to cross the Ukrainian border, NABU stated. The former energy minister resigned amid a large-scale corruption scandal in the country's energy sector that occurred last year.
In Kathmandu, Nepal, tens of thousands of people congregated at Pashupatinath Temple to celebrate Shivaratri. The festival, which honors the deity Shiva, saw worship, music, and the rare legal allowance of marijuana use. Police permit limited cannabis use during the festival, reflecting Shiva's historical association with the plant, according to Euronews.
Peter Steinberger, the developer behind OpenClaw, announced his decision to join OpenAI in a blog post. Steinberger stated that his goal was "to change the world, not build a large company." OpenClaw, previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, gained popularity for its ability to manage calendars, book flights, and interact with other AI assistants.
David Greene, the former host of NPR's Morning Edition, filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the male podcast voice in Google's NotebookLM tool replicates his own. Greene stated, "My voice is, like, the most important part of who I am." Google, however, denies the claim, with a spokesperson stating that the voice is unrelated to Greene's.
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