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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Bill Ackman's Abysmal Pro-Tennis Debut Sparks Mockery: 'Biggest Joke'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Billionaire Bill Ackman has been mocked online following his pro-tennis debut at the Hall of Fame Open doubles tournament in Newport, Rhode Island, with former tennis player Andy Roddick calling it the "biggest joke" he'd seen in the sport. Newsweek has reached out to Ackman via email outside of regular working hours for comment. Why It Matters Ackman, 59, is a hedge fund manager who is the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management. Forbes currently estimates his net worth at some $9.4 billion. Ackman is known for his philanthropy and was a longtime donor to Democratic organizations and candidates but endorsed President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management, attends the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025. Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management, attends the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images What To Know Ackman played in a doubles game Wednesday with American pro tennis player Jack Sock against Australian pro players Bernard Tomic and Omar Jasika. Ackman is a well-known fan of tennis and is the board chair for the Professional Tennis Players Association. However, he appeared to make numerous mistakes and double faults. He and sock lost the match. Bill Ackman Newport Challenger highlights 🔥 — Keebler Chips Deluxe (@_chipsdeluxe) July 9, 2025 Roddick, the former professional tennis player who previously ranked as the world No. 1 in the men's singles, said on his podcast Served that the game was "the biggest joke I have ever watched in professional tennis." He added that it was "hard to watch," and that it was "breaking my heart a little bit" that it had happened at the Hall of Fame. Part of the criticism stemmed from Ackman, who was entered as a wild card, having potentially been allowed to take the place of a pro tennis player. Roddick's podcast pointed to the match being an ATP Tour challenger, explaining that the event gives players an opportunity to improve and rise through the ranks. What People Are Saying Andy Roddick, former professional tennis player, speaking on his podcast Served: "It [the game] was a disaster.... This was beneath the Hall of Fame, in my opinion. It's nothing personal against Bill Ackman, he can do what he wants. If his dream was to do it and someone's gonna let him do it. I mean, it's not his fault, I don't blame him, right. Someone has to say yes to this.... It was rough." Randy Walker, author and U.S. Open press officer, wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "I just watched the absolute worst professional tennis match I have ever seen...." @DylanDittrich, an author, wrote on X: "Jack Sock is an absolute monster in doubles. At one point in 2018, he was World No. 2. That wasn't enough to drag 59-year-old Bill Ackman across the finish line at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport, RI. But why on earth would it be?!" @tennisweeklypod, a social media account for a tennis podcast, posted on X: "These publicity WCs [wild cards] should not happen. Give spots to players who earn it, not bought their way in." What Happens Next Whether Ackman will continue playing tennis or appear at another pro tennis game remains to be seen.
New York Post
03-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Billionaire Bill Ackman urges tired, ‘subdued' Andrew Cuomo to drop out of NYC mayoral race, begrudgingly endorses Eric Adams
Billionaire hedge fund titan Bill Ackman has urged a 'subdued' former Governor Andrew Cuomo to drop out of New York City's mayoral race — as he officially backed Eric Adams' bid for reelection. Ackman, who doled out $500,000 to Cuomo's failed Democratic primary campaign, acknowledged late Wednesday that Adams was the only one who could beat Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani at the polls. Bill Ackman speaks at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on May 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 'In short, my takeaway is that Adams can win the upcoming election and that the Governor should step aside to maximize Adams' probability of success,' he said in a lengthy X post. 'I say this while having a high regard for Andrew Cuomo and his contributions to New York State. But it was abundantly clear in his body language, his subdued energy and his proposals to beat Mamdani, that he is not up for the fight.' Ackman said he made the call after meeting with both Adams and Cuomo at length earlier this week.
New York Post
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls wife ‘first partner,' gets dragged online, including by Riley Gaines
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting roasted on social media after he called his wife, Jennifer, 'first partner' in a birthday tribute. 'Happy Birthday to the First Partner of California, the outstanding mother of our four incredible children, and the love of my life,' Newsom wrote to mark his wife's 51st birthday on Thursday. The backlash was swift with women's rights activist Riley Gaines leading the charge, tweeting: 'I can't even fathom my husband unironically calling me his partner????' 3 Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife. X / @CAgovernor Others piled on as they ripped Newsom for being too woke. ''First Partner' is grounds for an immediate divorce,' one raged on X. Another chimed in: 'Have you ever considered marrying your 'partner' so that she's your wife? The first lady? 3 Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference on June 12. JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock 'Were you not sure about her gender and wanted to go gender neutral?' I'm so confused … why is it so wrong to use female terms? Are you that misogynistic?' another user questioned. Some mocked the Democrat for still referring to his wife as a 'mother,' even though he avoided saying 'wife.' 3 Jennifer Siebel Newsom speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference on May 5. REUTERS 'Shame on him, he forgot to call her the birthing person instead of mother,' one person wrote on X, sarcastically. His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, describes herself as the 'first partner' on the governor's official website and in her own social media bios. 'Jennifer Siebel Newsom chose the title First Partner, as opposed to the traditional title of First Lady, to send a signal of inclusivity, recognizing that one day there will be a woman or LGBTQ+ Governor of California, and to elevate the importance of partnership and the need for, and benefits of, a caring, inclusive government,' her bio on the website reads.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Nvidia CEO talks about AI replacing human jobs, says it will change everyone's job
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes that artificial intelligence will bring changes to every job, but it won't lead to the kind of massive unemployment some experts are warning about. Speaking at the VivaTech 2025 event in Paris, Huang dismissed claims made by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who recently said that AI could wipe out nearly half of all entry-level white-collar jobs in the next few strongly disagreed with that prediction, saying that while AI will certainly change how people work, it also opens up new possibilities. He also suggested that AI has already changed his job, adding that instead of fearing AI, people should focus on learning how to use it responsibly. He also compared the development of AI to medical research, suggesting it should be done openly and with input from many isn't the first time Huang has spoken about AI and jobs. At another major event — the Milken Institute Global Conference last month, he said that AI isn't going to directly take people's jobs, but those who understand how to use AI tools might end up replacing those who don't. 'Every job will be affected, and immediately,' he said, pointing out that the real risk lies in being left behind in a changing work Huang explained that today, only a small portion of the global population, around 30 million people, actually know how to use AI effectively. He believes that as more people gain these skills, it will become a powerful tool for improving productivity and creating new types of the other hand, Amodei remains cautious. In an earlier interview with Axios, he warned that the rise of AI could lead to major job losses in fields like law, finance, tech, and consulting. He even predicted that per cent companies might stop listing many new jobs, as AI would take over most entry-level responsibilities. 'The economy might grow fast, but 20 per cent of people could end up without jobs,' Amodei views on AI's impact continue to differ among industry leaders, Huang is trying to say that instead of worrying about machines taking over, people should focus on understanding and using AI. The future of work, according to him, will belong to those who know how to work with this technology, not those who fear it.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: "The new programming language is human
At London Tech Week 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made a striking statement that reflects how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the very foundation of computing. "There's a new programming language," Huang said. "This new programming language is called human." Huang emphasized that programming AI today no longer requires deep knowledge of complex languages like C++ or Python. Instead, AI now responds to everyday human language. 'Most people don't know C++, very few know Python, and everybody knows human,' he remarked. According to Huang, AI has become 'a great equalizer,' giving anyone the ability to interact with machines by simply talking to them. 'We used to have to architect and design complex systems. Now, you just ask nicely,' he added, illustrating how prompts can generate code, poems, and even images. He offered a poetic example: 'You could say, 'You are an incredible poet, steeped in Shakespeare. Please write a poem about today's keynote.' And the AI will generate something beautiful. You can even say, 'I think you can do better,' and it will try again—often succeeding.' However, Huang didn't shy away from a deeper warning. At a recent Milken Institute Global Conference, he cautioned, 'You're not going to lose your job to AI, but you're going to lose it to someone who uses AI.' His message is clear: the future of work won't be shaped by AI replacing humans, but by how well humans adapt and leverage AI as a tool.
