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AMD buys AI world model startup World Labs for $8.2 billion

AMD acquires World Labs for $8.2 billion, adding spatial intelligence models to its portfolio. Fei‑Fei Li joins AMD as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist, while the Atlas model brings 3‑D environment generation from minimal input. The deal expands AMD’s AI research unit and sharpens its rivalry with Nvidia in physical‑world modeling.

The Decoder·Sep 29, 2026

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