Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has stirred up controversy with his recent remarks about India being a "laboratory" during a podcast. Gates described India as a place to try out ideas and solutions, and to take them to other countries if successful. However, these comments were met with backlash from Indian social media users who found them dismissive and disrespectful. Many expressed frustration towards Gates' influence and presence in the country, questioning the need for his involvement in their education system.
Social media has been abuzz with a viral video of content creators Bill Gates and Dolly Chaiwala collaborating at a tea stall in India. The clip showed Gates enjoying tea in the flamboyant style of Chaiwala. This led to speculations of Dolly being named as the brand ambassador for the new Windows 12, which has been debunked as a satirical news parody.
Billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, speaks at the Times Now Summit about the profound impact India has had on his career and philanthropic vision. He highlights India as a key country for both his previous endeavors with Microsoft and ongoing charitable initiatives through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates also reiterates India's pivotal position in the global landscape and emphasizes the nation's significance as a cornerstone for his foundation's multifaceted initiatives.
Tech moguls and Hollywood icons are among the exclusive guest list for the pre-wedding celebrations of billionaire Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and singer Rihanna are just a few of the high-profile names attending the lavish event in India. The festivities will include performances by magician David Blaine and traditional ceremonies, as well as a visit to a rescue center. Guests have also been promised luxurious amenities, such as personal stylists and chartered flights.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates visited the India Development Centre in Hyderabad, a hub of innovation that he co-founded in 1998. The IDC is celebrating its 25th year and stands as a major contributor to Microsoft's products such as Azure, Windows, and Office. Mr. Gates is optimistic about India's potential to use AI for advancements in healthcare, public infrastructure, and climate issues. During his visit, he plans to discuss these topics with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was honored with the KISS Humanitarian Award in Bhubaneswar, India for his contributions to enhancing global health, education, and addressing climate change through innovative technology solutions. The virtual ceremony, attended by KIIT and KISS staff, students, and alumni, also featured a discussion on gender equality, sparked by a question from a KISS alumna.
Renowned philanthropist Bill Gates was awarded the KISS Humanitarian Award 2023 in a virtual ceremony organized by KIIT and KISS in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The prestigious award recognized Mr. Gates' exemplary contributions to global health, education, and climate change through innovative technology solutions. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Gates praised Dr. Achyuta Samanta for his vision and dedication to providing quality education to indigenous communities. The KISS Humanitarian Award, initiated by Dr. Samanta in 2008, is the highest honor of KIIT and KISS and has been previously awarded to global leaders and Nobel laureates, showcasing its broad international appeal and respect.
Realme 12 Pro series of smartphones to launch on January 29 in India, featuring a dedicated periscope zoom lens. The Realme 12 Pro+ will have up to 120x zoom, while the Realme 12 Pro will have up to 20x zoom. Popular short video-sharing platform TikTok is down across the world, with over 10,000 users reporting service outage. Sam Altman discussed upcoming features of ChatGPT (likely based on GPT-5) in a podcast with Bill Gates, including enhanced reasonability, reliability, multi-modality (speech-in speech-out), image generation, and video generation.