Google Project Genie (Genie 3)
Genie 3 generates explorable interactive worlds in realtime. As of the latest reporting found it is a research prototype for Google AI Ultra subscribers, with no public developer API.
Overview
Best for: Watching the space; not buildable.
At a glance
No developer API; consumer access only via Google AI Ultra ($250/month, US).
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US first at launch.
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Features
- interactive world generation (consumer app only)
Pricing
| What | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Google AI Ultra (consumer) | $250 | per month |
No API
Free tier: None
Source: itdaily.com
Setup
- No developer setup possible; watch Google AI for Developers for an API announcement.
Warnings
No API
Do not plan a product on Genie; there is no developer API as of the reporting found.
Reporting may be stale
Sources are from early 2026; check Google DeepMind's blog for newer access.
Buildable alternatives
For a world model you can call today, look at Odyssey's API or Decart's Oasis 3 preview (realtime, $0.02/s at 720p).
Plus 9 warnings that apply to all avatars and live video APIs. See category warnings.
Limits
- No API
Models and products
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Genie 3 / Project Genie | Preview |
Docs and sources
Sources used
- itdaily.com/news/cloud/google-launches-project-genie
- yourstory.com/ai-story/google-deepmind-project-genie-launch
Any change after early 2026.