Bill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein links

Bill Gates has pulled out of delivering his keynote address at an AI summit in India on Thursday, his foundation said, as the billionaire faces scrutiny over his ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be delivering his keynote address,” the Gates Foundation said in a statement just hours before he was due to speak.