Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was originally scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at the Indian AI Influence Summit in New Delhi. However, hours before he was due to take the stage, his charitable organization, the Gates Foundation, announced that he would no longer attend. The foundation stated that the decision was made after careful consideration to ensure the summit's focus remained on key issues, without disclosing specific reasons. Previously, Gates faced criticism for his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, leading to speculation that this may be related. The head of the Gates Foundation's India and Africa Affairs will speak in Gates' place.
