Bill Gates backs out of India AI Impact Summit speech amid Epstein storm
The Microsoft co-founder withdraws from a major AI event as his name appears in the Epstein files.
Deep Dive
The Gates Foundation announced Bill Gates has canceled his keynote at India's AI Impact Summit, where PM Modi and tech CEOs are speaking. The foundation stated the decision was made to keep focus on the summit's AI priorities, following Gates being named in the Jeffrey Epstein files. The president of its Africa and India offices will speak instead, though the foundation reaffirmed its commitment to work in India.
Why It Matters
High-profile withdrawals can overshadow major policy summits, shifting focus from critical AI discussions to personal controversies.