Advanced Micro Devices plans to buy World Labs for roughly US$8.2 billion using stock only. This acquisition provides access to 3D modeling technology meant to inform the development of new hardware, software, and systems.
AMD aims to leverage the startup's 3D modeling skills in its chip development process.
World Labs specializes in creating 3D world models for artificial intelligence applications.
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