U.S. urges China, Russia to commit to human control, not AI, over nuclear weapons

U.S. urges China, Russia to commit to human control, not AI, over nuclear weapons

A senior U.S. official, Paul Dean from the State Department's Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability, emphasized during an online briefing the importance of ensuring that human decision-making remains paramount in the deployment of nuclear weapons. He stressed that the United States, along with France and Britain, has made a firm commitment to maintaining human control over nuclear weapons, and he urged China and Russia to follow suit. Dean highlighted the significance of this commitment as a fundamental norm of responsible behavior, especially among the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. He referred to these members as the "P5," which includes the United States, China, Russia, France, and the United Kingdom. These remarks come at a time when the Biden administration is engaged in discussions with China on various fronts, including nuclear weapons policy and the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Notably, during talks between …

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