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News in English (USA) / 16.04.2026 / 14:00

Allbirds Transitions from Footwear to AI, Shares Surge Over 600%

Allbirds, the once-popular shoe brand, has made a bold move to pivot from its traditional footwear business to focus entirely on artificial intelligence. This drastic shift has triggered a remarkable surge in its stock price, with shares soaring up to 800% following the announcement. The company, which previously faced declining sales and a challenging economic environment, aims to rebrand itself as an AI compute provider and has reportedly sold off its core business assets to support this transition. Despite the skepticism surrounding such pivots in the corporate world, Allbirds is betting on AI as its path to recovery and revitalization.
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