Simulate real-world places with Project Genie and Street View
May 19, 2026Diego Rivas, Jonathan Herbert, Nicole Segaran

Summary
This post introduces a new Street View grounding capability for Project Genie, allowing generated worlds to be based on real-world imagery. This leverages Maps Imagery Grounding technology to anchor virtual environments in specific locations, enabling exploration and creative reimagining of real places. The capability is powered by real-world imagery and allows for style selection and character description to influence the generated world.