June 17 (UPI) -- Former shoe company Allbirds officially became Smartbird on Wednesday, making another move in its pivot toward a new life as an artificial intelligence company. The company, once known for its sustainable shoes made from natural materials, surprised many when it announced its move toward AI about two months ago. It originally rebranded as NewBird AI as it revealed a $50 million deal with an unnamed investor, with which it will obtain "high-performance GPU assets." The company