According to Google Gemini on X, Gemini now surfaces verified scientific citations with direct links to original papers, allowing users to trace claims back to primary sources and strengthen research reliability (source: @GeminiApp, Feb 27, 2026). As reported by the Gemini team, the feature emphasizes high-quality data provenance by linking to publisher and preprint repositories, which can reduce hallucinated references and improve trust in AI-assisted literature reviews (source: @GeminiApp). For businesses, this upgrade enables faster evidence gathering for R&D briefs, regulatory filings, and due diligence workflows by cutting time spent validating sources and enhancing auditability (source: @GeminiApp). According to the announcement, the change positions Gemini for academic search, pharma literature mining, and technical market analysis use cases where verifiable sourcing is critical (source: @GeminiApp).