Google Unveils GameNGen: AI-Powered Diffusion Model Engine Simulates DOOM

Aug 28, 2024, 03:00 AM

Google has unveiled GameNGen, a pioneering game engine powered entirely by diffusion models, enabling real-time interaction with complex environments. This technology allows diffusion models to simulate classic games like DOOM at over 20 frames per second on a single TPU. GameNGen represents a significant advancement in AI-driven game development, offering the potential to create interactive 3D worlds without the need for manually coded rules. The engine is described as an 'imagination engine,' capable of generating and exploring virtual environments in real time.