Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will not deliver the keynote at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Gates Foundation said. Ankur Vora will represent the foundation in New Delhi. The clarification comes amid speculation over Gates’ reported mention in the Epstein files
19 February,2026 01:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates' participation in the world's biggest AI summit became a topic of speculation on Tuesday, following conflicting reports. Government sources initially stated he would not attend, but a spokesperson for the Gates Foundation quickly contradicted to say he is indeed participating
17 February,2026 09:42 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIEpstein claimed in July 2013 that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates asked one of his advisers to provide him with medicine to treat sexually transmitted diseases, the consequences of “sex with Russian girls”
01 February,2026 08:19 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesAsian markets fell sharply on Friday as renewed concerns over heavy investments in artificial intelligence dented tech sentiment, with Microsoft’s surge in AI spending reviving fears of stretched valuations. Precious metals retreated from record highs, while oil prices eased on hopes of de-escalating US-Iran tensions
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