Bill Gates calls India ‘a laboratory to try things,’ sparks outrage online

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ recent podcast appearance with Reid Hoffman has set off a storm of controversy, particularly among Indian commentators, after the tech mogul referred to India as a “laboratory to try things.”

His statement, intended to highlight India’s role in global development initiatives, has been met with backlash from many, especially on social media platforms, where people voiced their concerns about his comments.