Newbird.AI! Or Loony.AI

34 · Om · April 15, 2026, 7:20 p.m.
Technology AI Allbirds Burton Malkiel AI venture-capital branding technology-trends
Summary
This blog post discusses the speculative trends in technology naming conventions, particularly focusing on the current obsession with 'AI'. It draws parallels with past eras and critiques the economic implications, using Allbirds' recent valuation as a case study. The author suggests a concerning pattern in how companies leverage the AI trend for market appeal.
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