Biden and Xi Agree on Human Control Over Nuclear Weapons
The leaders of the U.S. and China emphasize the importance of human decision-making in nuclear weapon use.
- Biden and Xi met during the APEC summit in Peru to discuss nuclear arms and AI control.
- They agreed that AI should not make autonomous decisions regarding nuclear strikes.
- The agreement is significant due to the potential nuclear flashpoints in regions like the Taiwan Strait.
- China's rapid nuclear buildup has been a concern, with projections of over 1,000 warheads by 2030.
- Despite the agreement, formal nuclear arms control negotiations have yet to resume.