Google has introduced its Genie 3 "world model," a significant advancement towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), allowing AI systems to interact with realistic virtual simulations. This technology is designed for training robots and autonomous vehicles in environments like warehouses. DeepMind highlights that such models are crucial for the development of autonomous agents, stating, “We expect this technology to play a critical role as we push toward AGI.” While promising, Genie 3 is not yet publicly available.