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Two generations of DeepMind's interactive world model. Genie 2 generates 3D environments from single images; Genie 3 generates them from text prompts in real time at 24fps with far greater diversity and consistency.
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Genie 3 represents a generational leap: real-time generation, text conditioning, and public access via Project Genie. Genie 2 was the research proof-of-concept; Genie 3 is the productized world model. Genie 3 remains limited to several minutes of continuous interaction, with visual memory reaching back about one minute.
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Choose Genie 3 when its capabilities best match your research or deployment requirements.
Choose Genie 2 when its capabilities best match your research or deployment requirements.
Genie 3 represents a generational leap: real-time generation, text conditioning, and public access via Project Genie. Genie 2 was the research proof-of-concept; Genie 3 is the productized world model. Genie 3 remains limited to several minutes of continuous interaction, with visual memory reaching back about one minute.
| Dimension | Genie 3 | Genie 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input | Text prompts | Single image |
| Generation Speed | Real-time at 24fps | Offline generation |
| Resolution | 720p | Variable |
| Consistency Duration | ~1 minute | ~10-20 seconds |
| Environment Diversity | Unprecedented variety | Limited to image-conditioned |
| Public Access | Yes (Project Genie) | Research only |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
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| Model | Category | Index v1.1 | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genie 3 | Generative World Model | 89/100 | medium |
| Genie 2 | Generative World Model | 79/100 | medium |
| Genie | Generative World Model | 57/100 | medium |
| OASIS | Generative World Model | 66/100 | medium |
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Yes: Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. can access Project Genie to create and explore AI-generated worlds.
No, Genie 3 is closed-source. It is only available through the Project Genie product.
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