Why Bill Gates Just Made His Most Expensive PR Decision Ever
The $100 Billion Question When the richest philanthropist in the world suddenly cancels a major international appearance, markets notice. Tech leaders notice. And most importantly, investors notice. Gates’ withdrawal from India’s AI summit came with a carefully worded statement from his foundation: the decision was made to “ensure the focus remains on the summit’s key priorities.” Translation? His presence had become the story, not the technology. The Epstein Files Effect Here’s what most people don’t realize: reputation damage in the digital age compounds exponentially.
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