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AMD Pays $8.2 Billion in Stock for AI Startup

Original: AMD Pays $8.2 Billion in Stock for Non-Chipmaking Startup as CEO Bets on Physical AI

AMD has agreed to pay $8.2 billion in stock for a startup that does not make chips, in a deal driven by CEO Lisa Su's push into physical AI — artificial intelligence tied to robotics and real-world systems. The all-stock acquisition marks one of AMD's largest moves beyond its core semiconductor business as it seeks to compete in the broader AI market.

Why now: The size of the deal and AMD's strategic bet on physical AI make it major tech industry news.

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