Bill Gates skips keynote address at India AI summit amid Epstein files controversy
Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit on Thursday, February 18, 2026. The Gates Foundation stated that the decision was made to ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities. The cancellation follows recent revelations about Bill Gates' relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the release of emails between them.
18 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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