Google unveils Genie 4 world model for interactive AI experiences

Google announced Genie 4, a world model that generates more realistic interactive worlds, supports real-time updates via natural language prompts, and can produce audio. It runs on Gemini 3.8 Flash and creates experiences of about two minutes, up from one minute in Genie 3. Genie 4 launches first as a research preview for trusted testers and will come to Google AI Ultra subscribers.

• Genie 4 generates scenes of about two minutes, up from one minute in Genie 3
• The model supports real-time prompt updates and audio generation
• It runs on Gemini 3.8 Flash
• Access starts with trusted testers, then Google AI Ultra subscribers