AMD agrees to buy World Labs for $8.2B in all-stock deal
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has agreed to acquire World Labs, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Fei-Fei Li, for $8.2 billion. The transaction is structured as an all-stock deal and is expected to close by the end of the year. This acquisition marks a significant move for AMD to strengthen its position in the AI sector by integrating World Labs' technology and talent.
Key points
- AMD agreed to acquire World Labs for $8.2 billion in an all-stock deal.
- The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
- Fei-Fei Li will join AMD as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist.
As part of the agreement, Fei-Fei Li will join AMD as an Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist. Her role is expected to guide the company's research direction and AI strategy. The deal highlights the growing competition among major chipmakers to secure leading AI research firms and top talent.
The acquisition is expected to enhance AMD's capabilities in developing advanced AI models and hardware. By bringing World Labs in-house, AMD aims to accelerate its innovation pipeline and compete more effectively with other tech giants in the AI market. The deal is currently pending regulatory approval and other standard closing conditions.
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AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion
TechCrunch AI · 28 September 2026
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- AMD acquiring Fei-Fei Li's World Labs AI firm in deal worth $8.2 billionPress · CNBC Technology ·
- AMD agrees to acquire Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2B in an all-stock deal expected to close by year-end; Li will join AMD as EVP and chief scientistPress · bloomberg.com ·
- AMD to Acquire AI Lab World Labs in $8.2B All-Stock TransactionPress · Unite.AI ·
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