July 2, 2025:
Google Teases Future of Playable World Models - Google's Veo 3 video-generating model could develop into a tool for creating video game-like environments. DeepMind's Demis Hassabis hinted at this potential in a social media response, while Google is expanding capabilities with its Gemini 2.5 Pro model. Current models like Veo 3 focus on video and audio but lack interactive dynamics.
A hybrid model integrating Veo and Genie might enable real-time simulations in video games. As Google advances in world models, competitors like Microsoft and OpenAI should remain vigilant.
