An upcoming book is expected to stir controversy about Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Author Anupreeta Das claims that Gates engaged in inappropriate behavior with several women, prompting Microsoft to take steps to ensure young interns were never alone with him, according to the New York Post.
The book depicts Gates as someone who, despite his philanthropic image, made unwanted advances and exhibited flirtatious behavior toward employees and interns. However, it is to inform, that the book is scheduled for release on August 13, 2024.
The upcoming book alleges that Gates “flirted with some of the interns at the Gates Foundation, putting them in the uncomfortable position of having to think about their career prospects while not wanting to be hit on by the boss.”
However, a former Microsoft executive told the author that Gates did not exploit women or demand sexual favors for career advancement. “He’s not Harvey Weinstein… I know of no real situation in which anyone got anything for sleeping with Bill.”
A spokesperson for Bill Gates denied the allegations, stating, “Relying almost exclusively on second- and third-hand hearsay and anonymous sources, the book includes highly sensationalized allegations and outright falsehoods that ignore the actual documented facts our office provided to the author on numerous occasions.”
These alleged actions are said to have significantly impacted Gates’ marriage to Melinda French Gates. The book claims she became increasingly concerned about his behavior, leading her to take measures such as reorganizing his security detail and limiting his access to personal contact information.
Their eventual divorce is partly attributed to the ongoing strain caused by these issues, as well as Gates’ continued association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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