“Artificial intelligence should not control nuclear weapons”: the first joint position of the United States and China
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in Lima, the capital of Peru, emphasized the need to maintain human control over decision-making on the use of nuclear weapons.
About this the message says White House. The statement was the first joint position between the US and China on the use of artificial intelligence.
The White House emphasized that this aspect was a key outcome of the talks between the leaders. At the meeting, they also discussed the risks associated with the development of artificial intelligence and ways to ensure its safe use.
This was the third meeting between Biden and Xi, during which they discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations, regional and global challenges. The leaders of both countries emphasized the importance of continuing an open dialogue to responsibly manage the rivalry between the US and China and to prevent possible conflicts. Biden emphasized that the development of military technologies based on artificial intelligence must be carried out carefully and responsibly to avoid potentially uncontrolled situations.
Regarding the involvement of North Korean troops in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Biden expressed serious concern about the presence of thousands of North Korean troops in Russia. He called it a dangerous extension of the illegal war against Ukraine, which could have significant consequences for the security of both Europe and the Indo-Pacific region. The US president also called on China to end all support for Russia’s defense industry.
Other important topics discussed during the meeting included China’s trade policy, human rights, cyber security and the situation in the Taiwan Strait. Biden emphasized that the US position on Taiwan remains unchanged and called for a peaceful settlement of differences.
