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Step 6

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StepFunChinese labs stream

Not out yet. StepFun hasn't released Step 6, and no release date is confirmed. What we know so far: unannounced — armed on the cadence after Step 5 Preview. Swept every 60 seconds across provider catalogs. The moment it answers on a public API, alerts fire: a text or a call on paid plans the second it's confirmed, then a free Chrome push and email about 15 minutes later.

An email when Step 6 answers on a public API, about 15 minutes after members, plus every frontier launch · no card

Current model in this line

Step 5 Preview, live since September 20, 2026 · AW Index 33.3.

Step 6: quick answers

Is Step 6 out yet?

Not yet. ArtificialWatch has not seen Step 6 answer on any public API it sweeps. The moment it does, subscribers get an alert.

Which model is current until Step 6 ships?

The current model in this line is Step 5 Preview from StepFun, live since September 20, 2026.

Who makes Step 6?

StepFun. ArtificialWatch also tracks Step 5 Preview and Step 3.8 Flash from StepFun.

More from StepFun

Step 5 Previewlive since 2026-09-20

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