Acquisition Details
AMD announced that it is acquiring World Labs, an artificial intelligence research lab co-founded by researcher Dr. Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $8.2 billion. World Labs launched in 2024 and achieved a $1 billion valuation shortly after. The startup released its first commercial product, a world generation model named Marble capable of creating interactive 3D environments from text prompts, in 2025.
AMD is acquiring AI company World Labs in a deal worth more than $8 billion
World Labs co-founder and CEO will transition to the role of chief scientist at AMD following the acquisition.
World Labs co-founder and CEO Fei-Fei Li.
The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of the year. Li will assume the position of executive vice president and chief scientist at AMD, reporting directly to CEO Lisa Su. Meanwhile, the World Labs team will maintain its focus on advancing foundational artificial intelligence model research. AMD stated that the acquisition will enhance its capacity to develop hardware, software, and systems tailored to emerging model requirements.
Industry Impact
Li noted in a public statement that joining AMD provides the optimal path forward to continue the mission of pushing artificial intelligence frontiers beyond traditional large language models. Lisa Su added that the collaboration leverages World Labs' research expertise to build advanced compute platforms and support the broader open AI ecosystem.
Building compute platforms for future artificial intelligence applications requires deep integration with evolving model architectures, according to corporate leadership.
The agreement follows a series of high-profile, multi-billion-dollar consolidations within the artificial intelligence sector, reflecting ongoing industry investment in specialized research and infrastructure.
