Okay, so remember Genie 2?
Cool in theory, kinda mid in practice. It could whip up an AI-generated world from a prompt… but you’d barely step in before it booted you out. Like, 10 seconds in and—poof—gone?
Well, say hello to its older sibling: Genie 3. And let me tell you—this one’s playing a whole new game.
We’re talking AI-built 3D environments you can actually walk through, interact with, and stay in for minutes. Not just some static vibe—this is real-time exploration.
You give it a prompt, it builds a mini world, and it remembers things while you explore. Yes, memory. You leave a room and come back, and that graffiti on the wall or chalkboard scribble remains intact.
And now, you can trigger stuff like:
Weather changes
Character drop-ins
Basically crafting your own little AI sandbox—just with words
Oh, and the visuals? 720p at 24fps. It’s not photorealistic, but it’s definitely not the weird, wobbly dreamscape we’ve seen from other so-called “interactive video” attempts.
But here’s the catch: You probably won’t get your hands on it just yet. Genie 3 is launching as a “limited research preview” to a small squad of academics and creators. Why? Google’s trying to test the waters, understand the risks, and make sure this doesn’t spiral into total chaos.
Also worth noting:
Text isn’t reliably generated unless it’s already included in the input prompt
Interactions are still early-stage —so no, we’re not exactly in GTA: AI Edition just yet.
Bottom line?
This is the closest we’ve come to AI-made, explorable worlds that feel semi-alive. The tech is still in its baby shoes, but Genie 3 gives us a peek into what’s coming: fully prompt-powered, immersive AI playgrounds.
And honestly? The metaverse may have flopped, but AI’s out here quietly building something way cooler behind the scenes.
You’ve got to see what this can do for yourself.
