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theverge ai · October 27, 2026

Google Genie 4 model boosts realism in interactive AI worlds

google announces genie 4, an ai model that generates more realistic interactive worlds with audio, now using gemini 3.8 flash. this could aid filmmakers, game developers, and robot trainers.

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google has unveiled its genie 4 world model, designed to generate interactive experiences using ai. the new model boasts four key updates: enhanced realism, real-time updates via natural language prompts, audio generation, and longer simulation times of up to two minutes, compared to one minute for its predecessor, genie 3. genie 4 utilizes gemini 3.8 flash to enhance its simulations. google is positioning genie 4 as a tool for various applications, including pre-visualization for filmmakers, game idea prototyping, and creating training scenarios for robots. however, the company notes that as simulations run longer, details and object permanence may shift over time. genie 4 is set to be available soon for google ai ultra subscribers, with a waitlist currently open for those interested in trying it out in project genie.

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