This update focuses on making experiments easier to manage, refining the layout for better usability, and introducing a new Citation & Source Mode for the ModelA 9 Series.
🧪 Experiment Management Updates
We’ve cleaned up the experiment list and extended active timelines to keep testing stable and future-ready.
Removed expired experiments:
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ModelA 8.R-Pro
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Thinking (now renamed to Consideration)
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Code Editor
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Semantic Search
Kept active experiments:
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ModelI 2 Image Generation
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ModelA 9 Series Preview
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Multi-Response Generation
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ModelI 2 Edit Cookie
Additional changes:
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Updated experiment expiry from October 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025
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ModelA 9 Series is now testing multiple variations and personality adjustments instead of “early access”
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Updated ModelA 9 Series ID from modela9-series-preview-001 to modela9-series-preview-005
🧭 Sidebar Redesign
A fresh, functional sidebar that feels smoother and easier to navigate.
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Complete visual redesign with cleaner collapse and spacing
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Auto-expand on hover, even when collapsed
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Fixed title visibility in both expanded and hover states
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Improved transitions and hover animations for a more fluid feel
📚 Citation & Source Mode (ModelA 9 Series Experiment)
A brand-new experimental feature to test citation awareness and transparency in model responses.
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ParseCitations: Detects and extracts source tags directly from responses
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HighlightedMarkdown: Highlights cited paragraphs with a teal accent and background
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CitationsDisplay: Displays source cards with hover interactions
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Hover Linking: Hovering over a source highlights its corresponding paragraph for easier cross-reference
💬 Chat Page Redesign: Split-Pane Layout
We’ve completely rebuilt the chat interface for clarity and control.
Header Section:
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Displays model name, chat label, and icon
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Token usage tracker with warning indicator
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Settings toggle and Clear Chat button
Left Pane (Messages):
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Scrollable message area with full history
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Empty state showing model description
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Loading indicator and error alerts
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100-message limit banner
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Multi-line input area with send button
Right Pane (Settings Panel):
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Model selection dropdown (purple theme)
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Citation & Source Mode toggle (teal theme)
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Daily token usage display
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Additional context textarea and Clear Context button
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Fixed sidebar that stays visible while messages scroll independently
NovaAI Sandbox 25U11 makes experiments smoother, responses clearer, and the entire workspace easier to navigate.
It’s the most refined version of the Sandbox yet, purpose-built for developers, testers, and curious minds shaping what’s next.