🕵️ A New Perspective

A new book by New York Times journalist Anupreeta Das, titled “Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and his quest to shape our world,” presents a controversial portrait of tech magnate Bill Gates. The publication reveals a series of allegations concerning his behavior towards young interns at Microsoft, depicting Gates as “a kid in a candy store.”

🚫 Banned from Being Alone with Interns

Testimonies in the book describe how Microsoft had to implement a policy to prevent situations where Gates would be alone with interns. This behavior raised significant concerns within the company, highlighting a troubling power dynamic.

🔍 Secret Meetings and Infidelity

The book also reveals Gates’ secret meetings, which were reportedly kept hidden even from company security. The alleged infidelities reportedly continued for years and were one of the primary reasons behind his divorce from Melinda Gates in 2021, after 27 years of marriage.

🌐 Problematic Connections

A chapter is dedicated to the friendship between Gates and Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire convicted of abuse and international trafficking of minors. Gates was described as the “brightest star” in Epstein’s orbit, a connection that has raised further controversies.

🛡️ Gates’ Defense

In response to these revelations, Bill Gates has categorically denied all accusations, describing them as “sensationalistic and false.” He admitted his regret over the friendship with Epstein, emphasizing that their meetings were intended to discuss philanthropy. Anupreeta Das, on her part, defends the robustness of her investigation, based on hundreds of interviews with people close to Gates over the years.