# AMD to Acquire World Labs for $8.2 Billion

September 28, 2026 at 08:38 PM

> AMD reaches a definitive agreement to acquire Dr. Fei-Fei Li's AI startup World Labs to bolster its spatial intelligence capabilities.

[AMD](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/amd-q128896>) announced a definitive agreement on September 28, 2026, to acquire **World Labs**, an AI research lab led by Dr. [Fei-Fei Li](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/fei-fei-li-q18686107>). The all-stock transaction is valued at approximately $8.2 billion and is expected to close by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Headquartered in [San Francisco](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/san-francisco-q62>), World Labs develops spatial-intelligence models that generate and simulate interactive 3D environments. The firm also focuses on robotic learning and simulation technology, which will now be integrated into AMD's AI portfolio.

Dr. Fei-Fei Li will join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist, reporting to CEO Dr. [Lisa Su](<https://hardwarebrief.com/entity/lisa-su-q18207172>). This acquisition strengthens AMD's position in the AI market by adding advanced spatial intelligence and leadership to its growing software ecosystem.


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