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DeepMind's Genie 2 can generate interactive worlds that look like video games | TechCrunch

Dec 04, 2024 - techcrunch.com
DeepMind, Google's AI research organization, has introduced Genie 2, a model capable of generating an endless variety of interactive 3D worlds from a single image and text description. The model, which can simulate object interactions, animations, lighting, physics, reflections, and NPC behavior, can create worlds where users can interact using a mouse or keyboard. DeepMind suggests that Genie 2 can generate a wide diversity of 3D worlds, with some simulations resembling AAA video games, potentially due to the model's training data containing playthroughs of popular titles.

However, the model is not without its limitations, as the worlds it creates only last for up to a minute, with most lasting 10-20 seconds. Despite this, DeepMind is positioning Genie 2 as a research and creative tool for prototyping interactive experiences and evaluating AI agents. The company believes that Genie 2, despite being in the early stages, will be a crucial component in developing future AI agents.

Key takeaways:

  • DeepMind, Google’s AI research organization, has introduced Genie 2, a model capable of generating a wide variety of playable 3D worlds from a single image and text description.
  • Genie 2 can simulate object interactions, animations, lighting, physics, reflections, and the behavior of non-player characters, and can generate consistent worlds with different perspectives.
  • Despite its impressive capabilities, games created with Genie 2 would erase progress every minute, so DeepMind is positioning it as a research and creative tool for prototyping interactive experiences and evaluating AI agents.
  • DeepMind believes that Genie 2, while still in early stages, will be a key component in developing future AI agents and Google is investing heavily in world models as the next big thing in AI.
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