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The Morning After: Google DeepMind’s Genie 2 can generate interactive 3D worlds

The biggest news stories this morning: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review, Overwatch 2 will test 6v6 role queue matches starting December 17, Android’s latest round of AI features improves accessibility, file sharing and more

Google DeepMind has just revealed Genie 2, a world-modelling AI capable of creating 3D worlds and sustaining those environments for significantly longer. Sure, that’s not Harrison Ford, but Troy Baker’s impersonation is an excellent Indie, augmented by the writing, audio and direction, which makes it feel like classic Spielberg and Lucas fare. Meta is testing an expanded version of its analytics feature, which will show users stats for specific Threads posts, Adam Mosseri said in an update.

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