AMD acquires World Labs to boost spatial AI push
AMD has acquired World Labs, the spatial AI startup founded by Fei-Fei Li, in a major AI deal. The move deepens AMD’s push into advanced AI computing.
World Labs builds AI systems that understand 3D spaces. Its technology could power robots, self-driving cars and virtual worlds.
AMD said the deal adds world-class AI talent to its team. The chipmaker is racing Nvidia to supply the AI boom.
Analysts said the acquisition shows AMD’s ambition beyond chips. Owning AI software could help it win more data-centre business.
The deal is expected to close in the coming months. AMD said World Labs will keep operating as a research-focused unit within the company. Fei-Fei Li is a leading AI researcher known for her work on computer vision. AMD said her team will help shape its long-term AI strategy. The deal is one of the biggest AI acquisitions of the year so far. AMD shares rose slightly after the deal was announced.
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