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Bill Gates Cancels AI Summit Keynote Amid Epstein Fallout

2/19/2026

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Bill Gates canceled his keynote at the AI Impact Summit in India amid renewed Epstein scrutiny.
The Gates Foundation said the withdrawal aims to keep the summit focused on its priorities.
Gates expressed regret over his past association with Epstein.
He said he never engaged in illegal activities.
The summit will proceed with other speakers, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing AI's implications.

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Bill Gates canceled his keynote at the AI Impact Summit in India amid renewed Epstein scrutiny.
The Gates Foundation said the withdrawal aims to keep the summit focused on its priorities.
Gates expressed regret over his past association with Epstein.
He said he never engaged in illegal activities.
The summit will proceed with other speakers, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing AI's implications.