AMD acquires AI startup World Labs for $8.2 billion in all-stock deal

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AMD has announced it will acquire World Labs, an AI research startup co-founded by renowned AI researcher Dr. Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $8.2 billion. Founded in 2024, World Labs reached a $1 billion valuation within months and launched a 3D world-generation product called Marble in 2025. Upon deal closure, expected before year-end, Li will join AMD as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist, reporting directly to CEO Lisa Su. The World Labs team is set to continue its AI model research under AMD's umbrella.

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