Bill Gates Withdraws from AI Impact Summit Amid Controversy

Bill Gates will not attend the AI Impact Summit in India following allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Gates, once listed as a speaker, was removed from the Summit website. The allegations stem from new files released by the US justice department, although he hasn't been accused of wrongdoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 17-02-2026 12:32 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 12:32 IST
Bill Gates Withdraws from AI Impact Summit Amid Controversy
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In a surprising turn of events, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, will not be attending the AI Impact Summit in India, according to government sources.

Gates, who was initially listed among prominent speakers at the event, has been dropped from the Summit's official website.

The development is linked to allegations in new files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting Gates contracted a sexually transmitted disease, a claim he calls 'absolutely absurd'.

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