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AMD Acquires Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2B to Advance Spatial AI

AMD has agreed to acquire San Francisco-based AI lab World Labs in an all-stock transaction valued at $8.2 billion. The deal, announced on September 28, 2026, will bring founder Fei-Fei Li into AMD as chief scientist and executive vice president. World Labs, which develops 3D world models for robotics and simulation, will remain independent until the deal closes later this year. This acquisition is AMD’s second-largest ever, following its 2022 purchase of Xilinx, and aims to align its hardware roadmap with emerging AI model requirements.

via CNBC|

#ai-acquisition #amd #fei-fei-li

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AI Transforms Single Photos into 3D Interactive Worlds

World Labs, founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, has introduced an AI system capable of generating interactive 3D scenes from a single image. Unlike other AI systems, World Labs' technology allows users to explore and modify these scenes, which maintain consistency and adhere to basic physics laws. Despite some limitations, such as restricted movement and occasional rendering errors, the startup aims to enhance its technology and expand its applications for professionals in various fields. Backed by $230 million in venture capital, World Labs plans to launch its first product by 2025.

via TechCrunch|

#3d-technology #ai #fei-fei-li