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Stepfun releases 1M-token context model at competitive price

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Stepfun has released a new model, "Step 5 Preview," which boasts a 1 million token context window. This model is notable for combining a long context capability with a low cost, priced at $1 in and $2.7 out per 1 million tokens. Its performance and cost-effectiveness position it as a competitive option in the market. AI

IMPACT Offers a rare combination of long context and low cost, potentially influencing pricing and capability standards in the LLM market.

RANK_REASON New model release from a frontier lab. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Stepfun releases 1M-token context model at competitive price

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📦 Step 5 Preview (Stepfun) enters the leaderboard: 1M token context, $1 in/$2.7 out per 1M, commercial. A rare combo of low cost and long context. Track its hou

    📦 Step 5 Preview (Stepfun) enters the leaderboard: 1M token context, $1 in/$2.7 out per 1M, commercial. A rare combo of low cost and long context. Track its hourly movement on olud.ai https:// olud.ai/latest.html # AI # LLM

    LINKS olud.ai/latest.html

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