GenAI & Authorship - Report of the KNAW expert meeting on 10 October 2025. Amsterdam, KNAW

The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in scientific research practices is increasing rapidly. GenAI models and systems are continuously evolving and becoming more advanced. For example, GenAI has emerged as a powerful tool for scientific writing, capable of generating and refining texts for scientific articles and research proposals. However, the use of GenAI also poses risks and raises ethical questions. To contribute to the broader debate on the responsible and transparent use of GenAI in scientific practice, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) organised an expert meeting about GenAI and authorship. During the meeting, 35 experts, mostly from the social sciences and humanities, discusse