Bill Gates Withdraws From India AI Summit Keynote to Focus on Event Priorities
Bill Gates withdrew hours before his keynote to keep focus on summit priorities amid scrutiny over Epstein-related DOJ documents, with a senior foundation official speaking instead.
- Bill Gates canceled his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit to keep the focus on the summit's key priorities as announced by the Gates Foundation.
- The cancellation came after the release of emails by the US Department of Justice showing repeated meetings between Gates and Jeffrey Epstein following Epstein's prison term, discussing philanthropic efforts.
- Gates expressed regret for his association with Epstein, stating the meetings were confined to philanthropy and calling meeting Epstein a mistake.
- The Gates Foundation will be represented at the summit by Ankur Vora, President of its Africa and India offices.
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