Runway Research Unveils GWM-1 World Model, Gen-4.5 Video, and Act-One Character Tool

Jul 11, 2026

Runway Research has announced three new releases: GWM-1, a real-time general world model for simulating reality; Gen-4.5, a video generation model with improved motion quality and visual fidelity; and Act-One, a tool for generating expressive character performances within Gen-3 Alpha. These tools are designed to enhance creative possibilities for artists working with AI-generated video and animation.

Why it matters: These releases expand the capabilities of AI-driven video and animation tools, offering artists more expressive and realistic creative options.

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