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Has controversy overshadowed India鈥檚 AI summit?

Microsoft founder Bill Gates pulled out of the India AI Impact Summit as scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein grew. His foundation said he stepped back to avoid distraction.

Leanna Byrne looks at the opening of India鈥檚 AI Impact Summit, where the withdrawal of Microsoft founder Bill Gates has cast a shadow after he cancelled his keynote appearance. His foundation says he stepped back to avoid distracting from the event.

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Thu 19 Feb 2026 15:50GMT

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