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Wait, Allbirds is Pivoting to AI? & Jury Calls Live Nation a Monopoly

April 16, 2026·27 min·4-min readconversationalnews
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Dolly Parton is America’s most beloved public figure, Allbirds absurdly pivots from eco-sneakers to AI GPUs, and a federal jury rules Live Nation operates an illegal monopoly—while fans face $100 train rides to World Cup games. It’s a day of monopolies, meme stocks, and moral hazards.


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Dolly PartonStephan Pildes

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