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"For academic researchers who struggle with reviewer feedback, this paper introduces 'RebuttalAgent', which boosts response quality by 18.3%. Unlike traditional models, it uses Theory of Mind to understand reviewer perspectives and craft strategic replies."
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Writing rebuttals is like playing chess blindfolded; you don't know what the reviewer is thinking. This tool helps you see their moves, making your responses smarter.
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'A mind reader for academic rebuttals.'
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Traditional rebuttal writing is manual and often misses the mark. This automates the process with strategic insights.
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Researchers spend countless hours on rebuttals. RebuttalAgent improves response quality by 18.3%, saving time and increasing acceptance rates.
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An AI assistant for researchers that reads reviewer comments and suggests the best ways to respond, making the process faster and more effective.
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RebuttalAgent uses a 'Theory of Mind' approach, which means it tries to guess what the reviewer is thinking. It then crafts responses that are 18.3% better than basic models.
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Tested on a dataset of over 70K samples, it outperformed the base model by 18.3% and rivaled advanced models.
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The tool can suggest strategies, but authors still need to ensure the scientific accuracy of their responses.
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Zhitao He
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Zongwei Lyu
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Yi R. (May) Fung
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
yrfung@ust.hk