Bill Gates AI Summit Attendance: Controversy and Speculation

Bill Gates' participation in the AI Impact Summit has sparked speculation. Initially, reports suggested he wouldn't attend, but a Gates Foundation spokesperson confirmed his keynote speech. Gates' presence was questioned due to past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, though he faces no accusations. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also withdrew from the event.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 17-02-2026 17:01 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 17:01 IST
Bill Gates AI Summit Attendance: Controversy and Speculation
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Bill Gates' attendance at the world's largest AI summit became a subject of debate on Tuesday, following conflicting updates from different sources. Initially, government officials indicated Gates would not partake in the summit. However, the Gates Foundation soon contradicted these reports, confirming his attendance.

Gates is among the prominent speakers listed for the AI Impact Summit, and this speculation emerged after his name temporarily disappeared from the participant list. Amidst rumors linking Gates’ absence to files related to Jeffrey Epstein, his spokesperson dismissed any wrongdoing allegations.

In parallel, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang withdrew from the summit. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explained Huang's absence as personal decisions, emphasizing Nvidia's ongoing collaboration with Indian companies on significant AI investments.

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