Allbirds’ stock surged 600% after an AI pivot, but analysts warn the struggling retailer lacks the expertise and scale to compete in the cloud‑infrastructure market.

The former shoemaker said it would pivot and rebrand itself “NewBird AI.”

Allbirds announced a deal with American Exchange Group to sell its intellectual property and other assets for $39 million in March.

Desperate stock-boosting move recalls 2017's "Long Island Blockchain" frenzy.

Allbirds couldn’t survive selling shoes, but now it’s supposed to resell AI GPUs?

Once known for its sustainable shoes, Allbirds made a surprise announcement on Wednesday, switching from footwear to AI computing.

Rebrand as NewBird AI sent shares up 582% in bizarre and rapid turnaround for firm that had fallen on hard times

Allbirds’ stock surged 600% after an AI pivot, but analysts warn the struggling retailer lacks the expertise and scale to compete in the cloud‑infrastructure market.

The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

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