Bill Ackman’s $400M Longevity Bet | Sydney News

Billionaire Bill Ackman is pouring over $400 million into a new longevity institute after his 26-year-old daughter suffered a devastating brain hemorrhage, leaving her paralyzed, blind, and mute. In a desperate bid to save her, he secured emergency FDA approval for an experimental mitochondrial transplant—transferring energy-producing cells from her leg to her eyes in hopes of restoring vision. His personal tragedy is fueling a broader trend: tech titans like Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos are betting big on cellular rejuvenation, while also backing politicians aligned with longevity goals. Though scientists debate whether mitochondria transplants can truly reverse aging or ev...