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No-cost model test: evaluated Step 5 Preview's 1M context

What it does

Step 5 Preview is available free on Nous Portal for a limited time. The model features a 1M-token context window with vision capabilities, enabling evaluation of high-capacity performance at no cost.

Why it is worth it

Testing cutting-edge models without cost helps make informed adoption decisions. This free trial offers rare access to evaluate high-context performance before paying for premium alternatives.

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Screenshot: A dead session at a rate limit: failover to a backup model mid-chat
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