Bill Gates' foundation says sudden withdrawal was 'to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities'

Bill Gates' foundation says sudden withdrawal was 'to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities'

Gates is facing questions over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Bill Gates cancels India summit speech to 'ensure focus' on AI

Bill Gates has cancelled his speech that was scheduled for Thursday at a major AI summit in India, the Gates Foundation said, after the Microsoft founder was named in the Epstein files. Microsoft co-founder and US philanthropist Bill Gates gestures as he speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COF…