AI Bubble Just Got Stupider: Allbirds ‘Pivots’ to AI

The John Johnston Lounge · Apr 21, 2026 · 9m

John Johnston (JJ) discusses how failing shoe brand Allbirds is “pivoting” to be an AI company, and how this is yet another sign of the AI boom turning into a bubble. Similar moves have been made during previous market bubbles, including the massive Dot Com Bubble. Related episodes:Sam Altman: Silicon Valley’s Greatest Grift? (Ed Zitron Reaction) https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Aj85Hr7fc5I7vFUTw4UGkOpenAI Insiders: Sam Altman's an Untrustworthy Sociopath https://open.spotify.com/episode/0P4iqr4n412zXAgNJYKOkROpenAI Buys Sam Altman’s Favorite Tech Podcast for Huge Price…