AMD to buy AI lab World Labs in $8.2B all-stock deal
AMD agreed to acquire World Labs, the spatial intelligence company co-founded by Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock deal valued at about $8.2B. AMD plans to co-design hardware and software around world models for robotics and physical AI.
AMD agreed to acquire World Labs, the spatial intelligence company co-founded by Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock deal valued at about $8.2B. AMD plans to co-design hardware and software around world models for robotics and physical AI. (Data Center Knowledge; Financier Worldwide; Guru3D)
Fei-Fei Li will join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist, reporting to CEO Lisa Su. AMD expects the deal to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Financier Worldwide reports World Labs has about 70 staff and was reportedly valued at $5B in a February round. (Data Center Knowledge; Financier Worldwide; Guru3D)