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AMD to Acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2 Billion
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On September 30, 2026, Ars Technica reported that AMD announced it will acquire World Labs, the world-model company founded by Fei-Fei Li, for $8.2 billion, seen as a move to counter Nvidia. The deal is still pending regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of 2026. The transaction is currently in the approval stage, with no further developments disclosed.
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- Ars Technica · AISelectedAMD acquires World Labs AI startup, upping the ante against Nvidia
AMD announced it will acquire World Labs, the world-model company founded by Fei-Fei Li, for $8.2 billion, with the deal expected to close by year-end pending regulatory approval.