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AMD to Buy Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for US$8.2 Billion in Major AI Expansion

AMD is acquiring Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for US$8.2 billion, bringing spatial-intelligence research in-house as it expands beyond chips into frontier AI models.

By Tim Clark4 min read

Santa Clara, 29 September 2026 – Advanced Micro Devices has agreed to acquire artificial intelligence research company World Labs for approximately US$8.2 billion in an all-stock transaction, marking one of AMD’s biggest strategic moves yet to strengthen its position beyond chips and deeper into AI models, software and physical intelligence.

World Labs, founded and led by prominent AI researcher Dr Fei-Fei Li, develops spatial-intelligence models capable of generating, reconstructing and simulating interactive three-dimensional environments from text, images and video.

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  • Tim Clark is a Senior Geopolitical Analyst for The Ledger Asia, specializing in the intersection of international relations and market stability. With over a decade of experience, Tim provides deep-dive insights into Indo-Pacific security, global supply chain resilience, and the strategic competition between major powers.

    Previously a consultant for leading international think tanks, he focuses on how shifting diplomatic landscapes and maritime disputes impact corporate governance and trade policy. At The Ledger Asia, Tim’s analysis equips readers with the clarity needed to navigate the complex regulatory and economic environments of Southeast Asia and beyond.