Google DeepMind Advances Interactive AI with Genie 4 World Model and Robotics ER 2

Google DeepMind has released two major AI systems in rapid succession: Genie 4, a next-generation world model that simulates interactive environments with native audio in real time, and Gemini Robotics ER 2, an embodied reasoning system that enables robots to reason over continuous video and execute complex multi-step tasks. The announcements reflect the company's push to bridge virtual simulation and physical embodiment, both critical capabilities for advancing AI safety, robotics, and creative applications.