Gemini-backed Paper Assistant Tool provides automated feedback for theoretical computer scientists at STOC 2026

Google Research · 10 months ago · 49

Google created Paper Assistant Tool, a specialized AI system based on Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, to provide automated feedback on theoretical computer science papers submitted to STOC 2026 before human review. The tool successfully identified errors ranging from variable inconsistencies to logical gaps in proofs, with 97% of respondents finding the feedback helpful and 81% reporting improved paper clarity. The pilot demonstrates AI's potential to augment rather than replace peer review, with 88% of participants expressing interest in continued access to such tools throughout their research process.