Ethan Mollick: GPT-6 Pro Now Spots Real Flaws When Reviewing Academic Papers
emollick · x · 2026-09-08
- Well-known AI scholar Ethan Mollick recommends academics try dropping a paper into GPT-6 Pro and asking it to review.
- He says the model is now great at finding real (not nit-picky) issues, balancing critique with the paper's strengths and suggesting additions.
- He tested it on his very first paper and found the feedback high quality.
- A firsthand capability observation from a credible voice, directly useful for academic writing and review workflows.
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