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AMD announced plans to acquire AI world model startup World Labs for $8.2 billion, with founder Fei-Fei Li joining AMD as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist.
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AMD will acquire World Labs for $8.2 billion, and World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li will join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.
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“The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.”
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