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Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering
Google DeepMind released its newest world model, Genie 4, in research preview on Tuesday. The latest model generates the most photorealistic and interactive worlds yet, allowing users to type prompts mid-simulation to change the scene.
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Google DeepMind unveiled Genie 4 in a research preview on Tuesday, showcasing a world model that creates the most photorealistic and interactive simulations to date. Users can type prompts during a simulation to alter the scene, and the model produces real‑time audio—including music, ambient sounds and interactive dialogue—that matches the visual environment. The launch follows AI video startup Runway’s release of its second world model, GWM Worlds 2, which also supports dynamic user inputs and audio generation. Meanwhile, the sector is consolidating as AMD acquires Fei‑Fei Li’s World Labs, Amazon negotiates a purchase of Decart, and Rivian buys Third Dimension to enhance its self‑driving simulation capabilities.
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