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February 20, 2026
Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit amid Epstein files fallout
Bill Gates was due to deliver the keynote speech, but cancelled as pressure mounted over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
TL;DR
- Bill Gates canceled his keynote speech at the AI Impact Summit in India.
- The withdrawal occurred amid pressure concerning his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Newly released Epstein files allegedly mention Gates in relation to Epstein.
- Gates' spokesperson called claims in the files "absolutely absurd and completely false."
- Gates has previously expressed regret for knowing Epstein.
- Indian opposition politicians and activists had criticized Gates' participation.
- Ankur Vora of the Gates Foundation spoke in Gates' place.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized child safety in AI development.
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