Bill Gates drops out of AI summit as he faces heat over Epstein files

Bill Gates was due to give a keynote address at India's high-profile summit.

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• Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates canceled an appearance at the India AI Impact Summit.
• He pulled out just hours before he was set to give a keynote address.
• The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus" remained on the summit's priorities.

Bill Gates pulled out of the India AI Impact Summit on Thursday, just hours before he was due to appear to give a keynote speech.