Bill Gates Cancels AI Impact Summit Appearance Amid Jeffrey Epstein Scrutiny

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pulled out from the AI Impact Summit, which is set to be held in India.

The abrupt cancellation comes amid heavy scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Bill Gates Cancels Keynote Address

Gates was scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the AI Impact Summit, and he was set to speak after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to The Guardian, The Gates Foundation released a statement announcing the cancellation.

“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 foundation said in its statement.

Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties

The Microsoft co-founder is facing heavy scrutiny over his relationship with the late Epstein. According to ABC News, documents released by the US Department of Justice included emails showing that Epstein had communication with the staff of The Gates Foundation.

Gates previously insisted that whatever relationship he had with Epstein was centered around philanthropy.

Gates likewise expressed regret over knowing Epstein.

The released Epstein files also allege that Gates hid a sexually transmitted disease from his then-wife, Melinda French Gates, after contact with so-called “Russian girls.”

He has denied this claim.