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CATCH #806 DETECTED AUG 18, 2026 21:12 UTC
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EXHIBIT 806 · FLASH
Aug 18, 2026 21:12 UTC lmarena lmarena.ai/leaderboard
LMArena added a new anonymous model, 'inkling-small', to its leaderboard, possibly indicating a stealth release or upcoming launch.

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lmarena just added 'inkling-small' to the leaderboard. looks like another anonymous model is being tested, could be a new one coming soon.

a new, unannounced model named 'inkling-small' appeared on lmarena's leaderboard. could be an early peek at something fresh.

EVIDENCE — the receipts
LMArena: 1 new model appeared on the leaderboard
(labs test unreleased models here — often weeks before launch)

[anonymous codenames — likely stealth] (1)
  + inkling-small

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