DeepMind unveils Genie 4 world model promising more realistic physics and humans

Google's DeepMind has unveiled Genie 4, a world model that simulates realistic physics and environments, building on the success of Genie 3. The new model is an improvement in almost every way, with the ability to create infinite training environments for physical robots and new avenues for rapid prototyping in creative fields. Genie 4 will roll out to developers and Google AI Ultra subscribers soon. It uses Gemini 3.8 Flash as a guiding agent to break down goals and evaluate each output frame, keeping the simulation on track. However, the simulation remains consistent for only a couple of minutes before it forgets how things started. The model can be updated midstream to change parameters such as weather, add elements, or move the camera. This technology has potential applications in fields such as robotics and creative industries, and could be a step towards artificial general intelligence (AGI).