Bill Gates

American business magnate and philanthropist

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William Henry Gates III is an American business magnate, software developer, and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation. 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. He is one of the best-known entrepreneurs and pioneers of the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s.

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'Almost All' Coronavirus Vaccines Will Be Effective by February, Bill Gates Says The Microsoft co-founder made the comments during a CNN interview on Sunday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published 8 hours ago

Future will be shaped by those who invest in science, innovation: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended inaugural function of Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020 via video-conferencing on October 18. Microsoft founder Bill Gates also interacted with PM Modi during.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:22Published on October 19, 2020

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates says rich countries must help make vaccine accessible to all The Microsoft co-founder says rich countries should do more and addresses conspiracy theories about himself. BBC News - Published on September 15, 2020
Hamilton 'clarifies' view on coronavirus vaccine post Lewis Hamilton clarifies his thoughts after sharing a video on social media that accused Microsoft founder Bill Gates of lying about a coronavirus vaccine. BBC News - Published on July 27, 2020
Elon Musk and Bill Gates 'hacked' in apparent Bitcoin scam Posts appear on several major Twitter accounts requesting transfers in the cryptocurrency. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2020

How Bill Gates became the voodoo doll of Covid conspiracies The ex-Microsoft head is currently the target of all kinds of outlandish theories and false claims. BBC News - Published on June 5, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine: AstraZeneca boosts potential supply to 2bn The drugs giant says it can double the production of a potential vaccine after backing by Bill Gates. BBC News - Published on June 5, 2020
Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial. BBC News - Published on May 29, 2020

TikTok, Gates pledge $20 million to help Africa tackle COVID-19 The social media platform TikTok and the philanthropic Gates Foundation donated $10 million each on Wednesday to the vaccine alliance GAVI to help fund efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in.. Reuters - Published on April 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Trump's WHO de-funding 'as dangerous as it sounds' Bill Gates, a major donor to the global health agency, is among critics of Donald Trump's funding cut. BBC News - Published on April 15, 2020
Bill Gates: Few countries will get 'A-grade' for coronavirus response The Microsoft billionaire says we find ourselves in uncharted territory with the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News - Published on April 12, 2020
Coronavirus: The fake Bill Gates post and other claims to ignore Here are the latest examples of coronavirus disinformation. BBC News - Published on March 28, 2020

Coronavirus: Fake Bill Gates 'letter' shared as Covid-19 misinformation circulates online Bogus message about 'spiritual purpose' behind disease latest fake news surrounding Covid-19 Independent - Published on March 24, 2020
US tech giants team up to tackle coronavirus Online retail giant Amazon and Microsoft's Bill Gates are working together to track the outbreak's spread. BBC News - Published on March 24, 2020
Quiz of the week: What has Bill Gates been up to? Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? BBC News - Published on March 20, 2020	Berkshire taps former AmEx CEO Kenneth Chenault for board, as Bill Gates steps aside Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc said on Friday that former American Express Co Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Chenault has been nominated to the conglomerate's board of directors, replacing.. Reuters - Published on March 14, 2020
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board The company's co-founder is stepping down to spend more time on philanthropic activities. BBC News - Published on March 13, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	Abu Dhabi crown prince talks coronavirus cooperation with Bill Gates The crown prince of the oil-rich emirate of Abu Dhabi tweeted on Friday that he had discussed cooperation in fighting the new coronavirus with U.S. billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020
Bill Gates 'not buying our hydrogen yacht' The firm behind a concept hydrogen-powered luxury yacht says reports of Mr Gates' order are incorrect. BBC News - Published on February 10, 2020	Bill Gates criticises Elizabeth Warren's plan for tax on super-rich Elizabeth Warren has offered to meet the Microsoft co-founder to explain plans she mooted last week. BBC News - Published on November 7, 2019