A major shift has unfolded at one of India’s most closely watched technology gatherings. Bill Gates has officially withdrawn from delivering the keynote address at India’s high-profile AI summit, a move that comes just hours before he was expected to speak alongside global leaders, policymakers, and industry heavyweights. The development arrives amid renewed international scrutiny following the resurfacing of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, which have reignited global discussion around past associations involving prominent figures. Gates has previously acknowledged limited contact with Epstein and expressed regret over those interactions, while firmly denying any wrongdoing. WATCH 

Tech billionaire Elon Musk made a rare appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, laying out bold plans for Tesla, artificial intelligence, robotics, and space exploration. Despite previously criticising Davos as elitist, Musk used the global stage to predict a future where humanoid robots could outnumber humans and drive an unprecedented economic boom.