David Budtz Pedersen shared that policymakers value "contextual competences" over credentials. Markus Prutsch highlighted the risk that AI poses, prompting policymakers to ask, "Do we still need science?"

Panel insights on integrity challenges: Ana Marušić warned about the paper mills crisis, demanding "human in the loop" oversight. Peter Lund emphasised "AI can lie", and we need audited channels.

Professor Barbara Prainsack's keynote highlighted crucial challenges for science advice integrity: transparency about uncertainties, independence from vested interests, and inclusivity of diverse perspectives. She warned that AI risks de-skilling institutions.

Markus Prutsch stressed that science advice relies on trust, both in the integrity of scientific expertise and in the relationship between experts and policymakers. Recording soon available on scadv.eu/6nNPROT

Keynote speaker Barbara Prainsack reminds us that “Integrity in science advice grows from trustful and transparent relationships between experts, policymakers, and citizens”.

It’s encouraging to see these core ideas now being operationalised through tools like RAISE, the AI Observatory, which will monitor AI trends and assess sectoral impacts, and enhanced EU funding. This is an opportunity to highlight how scientific advice can inform policy in a meaningful way.

Download our conference report, “Building Bridges: Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape,” to dive into session summaries, speaker insights, and practical lessons for building trust and impact in European policymaking. scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ

For further insights, read the evidence review by SAPEA and the recommendations of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors: scadv.eu/srm

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