Bill Gates Cancels Speech in India Amid Epstein Controversy

Bill Gates Cancels Speech in India Amid Epstein Controversy

Feb 19, 2026, 7:08 PM en

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Bill Gates cancels his speech at an AI summit in India amidst questions regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Bill Gates decided to cancel his keynote address at an artificial intelligence summit in India due to the recent scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The Gates Foundation released a statement mentioning the need to maintain focus on the AI Summit's priorities and ensuring that the controversy surrounding Epstein does not overshadow the event.

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