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2026-02-19 13:45:16
[Bill Gates Cancels Speech at India AI Summit, Sparking Speculation] According to foreign media reports, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates canceled his scheduled keynote address at a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in India at the last minute. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation explained that the decision was made to ensure the focus of the conference remained unchanged, but provided no further explanation. The foundation stated in an official tweet: "This move was made after careful consideration to ensure that the focus remains on the key issues of the AI summit." Foreign media analysis suggests that this last-minute withdrawal may stem from ongoing criticism of his relationship with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, and speculation about whether this connection could jeopardize the organization's broader mission. Gates was originally scheduled to deliver a keynote address on the opening day of the summit, but canceled the appointment just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
