AI Summit draws massive turnout on day one
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the five-day AI Impact Summit, a flagship event promoting artificial intelligence in India, drawing massive crowds to the Bharat Mandapam. The summit featured over 100 events and had over 2.5 lakh registrations, with logistical challenges including overcrowding, long queues, and restricted access to certain areas. Despite these issues, the government highlighted novel arrangements like quick-commerce platforms for food delivery and facial recognition technology at entry gates. Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that the summit would contribute to a future driven by innovation and opportunity.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Gates Foundation canceled Bill Gates' keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit due to recent revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
19 FEB 2026
— The Dawn
Bill Gates withdrew from the AI Impact Summit in India due to a need to focus on the summit's priorities, following other high-profile cancellations and organizational issues.
— Al Jazeera
Bill Gates canceled his keynote speech at India's AI summit due to controversy surrounding his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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