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AMD acquires world model developer World Labs for $8.2B

September 29

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. today announced plans to buy World Labs Inc. for $8.2 billion in stock. The move comes seven months after AMD backed a $1 billion funding round for the startup at a $5…

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