https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amd-just-spent-8-2-billion-to-enlist-the-godmother-of-aiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amd-just-spent-8-2-billion-to-enlist-the-godmother-of-aihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amd-just-spent-8-2-billion-to-enlist-the-godmother-of-ai#u93464Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:50:09 +0000Advanced Micro Devices has acquired artificial intelligence startup World Labs in an all-stock deal valued at $8.2 billion. The transaction brings AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li into the company, uniting her with AMD chief executive officer Lisa Su. World Labs specializes in artificial intelligence compute and spatial intelligence technology. The multi-billion-dollar acquisition gives AMD a new strategic advantage in its ongoing market competition against rival hardware manufacturer Nvidia. Following the transaction, cofounder Fei-Fei Li reaches a net worth of $1.6 billion.Why it mattersThe acquisition