Google has unveiled Project Genie, a research prototype that transforms a photo or text prompt into a short, interactive 3‑D world. Users can explore each generated environment for up to 60 seconds, remix pre‑built scenes, and download video recordings of their experience. The tool runs on Google’s AI Ultra subscription, which costs $250 per month, and is currently accessed only through a dedicated web app. While Genie showcases impressive generative‑video capabilities, it also suffers from input lag, limited session length, and evolving content restrictions that have blocked some third‑party references.
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