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    Bill Gates

    Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955. His real name is William Henry Gates III. An American computer programmer and entrepreneur who co-founded Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest personal-computer software company along with his late childhood friend Paul Allen. During his career at Microsoft, Gates held the positions of chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), president and chief software architect, while also being the largest individual shareholder until May 2014. In March 2020, Gates left his board positions at Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway to focus on his philanthropic efforts including climate change, global health and development, and education. Gates stepped down as Microsoft president in 2008 and remained on the company's board of directors until March 2020. In June 2008, Gates transitioned to a part-time role at Microsoft and full-time work at the Bill More

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    • This billionaire is convincing others to abandon Bill Gates's ‘Epstein-adjacent’ The Giving Pledge

      Last year, Peter Thiel recalled calling Elon Musk to retract his pledge, warning the Tesla founder his wealth would go to 'left-wing nonprofits that will be chosen by Bill Gates'.

    • This entrepreneur beat Gates, Buffett to become US's biggest donor of 2025, giving over $4 bn

      Bill Gates donated $3.7 billion in 2025, largely directed towards the Gates Foundation’s global health and development programmes. Warren Buffett, one of America’s most consistent philanthropists, contributed $1.3 billion to four family foundations.

    • AAP leader criticises Bill Gates's old speech in Delhi amid Epstein files row

      In a sharply worded post on X that quickly went viral, Bharti referred to allegations linking Gates to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and “strongly objected” to Gates’s presence in Delhi.

    • Bill Gates to attend AI Impact Summit, will deliver keynote as scheduled, Gates Foundation confirms

      Government sources had earlier indicated that he would not be part of the gathering due to "unavoidable reasons".

    • Elon Musk reacts to Melinda French Gates interview on Bill Gates getting STD from 'Russian girls'

      Elon Musk has also been named in the Epstein files. Recently released documents include multiple email exchanges between Epstein and Musk between 2012 and 2013, in which Epstein invited Musk to visit his private island in the US Virgin Islands and discussed travel logistics.

    • Melinda Gates says Epstein files emails recall a ‘very painful’ chapter in her marriage

      Melinda French Gates says new Epstein file allegations revive painful memories, urges accountability for those involved, including Bill Gates, while emphasizing she has moved on and focuses on victims globally.

    • Epstein Files expose a power network: What 3 million pages tell us about Bill Gates, Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and other elites | Explained

      While the documents reveal disturbing behaviour, questionable judgment, and close contact with influential individuals even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, the files themselves do not automatically establish criminal guilt for those named.

    • Bill Gates says artificial intelligence will reshape society more than any human invention

       Bill Gates has described artificial intelligence as the most transformative technology humans have ever created, warning that while its benefits could be enormous, the risks are equally serious if societies fail to govern its use responsibly.

    • Bill Gates sent ex-wife Melinda $8 billion in one of the largest divorce-related payouts

      In an earlier interview, Bill Gates called the divorce his 'biggest regret,' but added that he would still make the same decisions again because of the children and philanthropic work he shares with Melinda French Gates.

    • Bill Gates fears AI could be used to design bioterrorism weapons

      In his annual letter 'Optimism with Footnotes' released on January 9, the billionaire said that while AI is poised to be the most transformative force shaping society, it also presents serious risks that could endanger people worldwide.

    • Bill Gates says Musk-driven US aid cuts fuel 'tragic' global surge in child mortality

      Bill Gates said global child deaths will rise for the first time this century, blaming severe Western aid cuts. He criticised the US, Europe and Elon Musk’s DOGE for worsening global health outcomes.

    • Bill Gates wants you to read these 5 books before 2025 ends

      Bill Gates has shared his year-end reading list, selecting five titles that explore purpose, climate science, communication, creative industries and the systems that shape modern progress. His recommendations focus on books that reveal how the world works beneath the surface and encourage deeper reflection during the quieter days of winter.

    • Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ daughter reveals they were not allowed to use his last name in school

      Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe Gates reveals why she and her siblings were not allowed to use the “Gates” last name during their early school years. The decision, led by Melinda French Gates, aimed to give the children a normal, grounded upbringing away from privilege and public attention.

    • Bill Gates challenges 'doomsday view of climate change' on 70th birthday: 'It will not lead to...'

      Bill Gates also defended his own climate record, noting that he offsets his carbon footprint and has invested billions in clean energy innovation.

    • Smriti Irani on Bill Gates’ special appearance in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: 'He has never appeared in fictitious setting on any media platform'

      Given that this season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 addresses a number of societal and women's concerns, Smriti Irani views Bill Gates' appearance on the show as a logical next step.

    • Bill Gates says ‘Jai Shri Krishna’ to Tulsi in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’ promo, watch

      In a surprising cultural crossover, Bill Gates appears in a viral promo for Star Plus’ iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 greeting Smriti Irani’s Tulsi with “Namaste Tulsi ji, Jai Shri Krishna,” leaving fans delighted worldwide.

    • Bill Gates to make a special appearance in Smriti Irani’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2? Report

      Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has been topping the TRP charts since its premiere in July. The show recently made headlines with a cameo by Sakshi Tanwar and is now in the spotlight again for another special guest appearance.

    • 28-year-old AI billionaire says teens must follow Bill Gates, 'spend 10,000 hours' doing this

      Scale AI co-founder Alexandr wang compared the current AI boom to the early computer revolution, when Bill Gates spent his teen years sneaking out to learn coding at a local Seattle company.

    • CEO reveals how Jeff Bezos convinced him to quit Microsoft for 'tiny' Amazon in the 90s

      David Risher, now CEO of Lyft, recalled that Bill Gates had the tried to talk him out of quitting Microsoft for Amazon. Gates reportedly called it the 'stupidest decision' he ever saw anybody make.

    • Book review: Source Code by Bill Gates is also the story of a computer revolution

      Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Rick, and many others developed software that made computers intelligible to the common man. Bill Gates' Source Code is the story of that revolution, and that moment in tech history.

    • Bill Gates to make Korean TV debut on ‘You Quiz on the Block’, know talk show details, date and time

      Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, to debut on South Korea’s hit show You Quiz on the Block, offering audiences a rare personal glimpse beyond his tech legacy and global philanthropy.

    • Bill Gates’ new AI warning for Gen Z raises question: Are 'traditional' jobs more safe in 2025?

      Bill Gates has warned Gen Z that AI is wiping out entry-level jobs, and tech skills alone won’t secure their future. He warns Gen Z to look beyond AI tools as automation eliminates traditional entry-level jobs.

    • Bill Gates’s daughter reveals how ChatGPT creates viral content for her startup: ‘AI supercharges me'

      Phoebe Gates said that rather than relying on guesswork, her startup uses AI to analyse data and reverse engineer online success.

    • Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ daughter shares clever ChatGPT hack she uses daily

      In a recent chat on The Burnouts podcast, Phoebe and her co-founder, Sophia Kianni, opened up about the clever ChatGPT trick they swear by. Turns out, they use the chatbot to help them crack the code of viral videos.

    • Bill Gates could have been 'world’s first trillionaire' if he retained his Microsoft stock: Report 

      If Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates held onto every Microsoft share, their combined fortune would be about $1.5 trillion. The Microsoft co-founder would likely be the first trillionaire, with a $1.2 trillion fortune even after his divorce -- more than thrice Elon Musk's peak net worth.

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