A major shift has unfolded at one of India’s most closely watched technology gatherings. Bill Gates has officially withdrawn from delivering the keynote address at India’s high-profile AI summit, a move that comes just hours before he was expected to speak alongside global leaders, policymakers, and industry heavyweights. The development arrives amid renewed international scrutiny following the resurfacing of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, which have reignited global discussion around past associations involving prominent figures. Gates has previously acknowledged limited contact with Epstein and expressed regret over those interactions, while firmly denying any wrongdoing. WATCH 

Bill Gates has officially broken his silence following the massive release of the Jeffrey Epstein "Final Tranche" files. In a recent interview, the Microsoft co-founder admits he was "foolish" for his past associations, stating he regrets "every minute" spent with the convicted sex offender. However, the 2026 document dump from the Justice Department has opened a terrifying "can of worms" for the billionaire. Unsealed draft emails written by Epstein in 2013 contain explosive, unverified allegations regarding "Russian girls," secret medical treatments, and claims that Gates sought to hide an STI from his then-wife, Melinda French Gates. Melinda French Gates told that "questions remain unanswered" and how this led to their 2021 divorce.