US and China Face Risks, Ethical Challenges in the Weaponization of AI

US and China Face Risks, Ethical Challenges in the Weaponization of AI
A man takes a picture of robots during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, on July 7, 2023. Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images
Stephen Xia
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Prior to the APEC summit in San Francisco in mid-November, President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping were reportedly discussing the potential ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in autonomous weapons such as drones and nuclear warhead control. President Biden told reporters after the summit that the two countries would resume military-to-military contact and maintain direct communications to avoid misunderstandings and potential accidents.
Stephen Xia
Stephen Xia
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Stephen Xia, a former PLA engineer, specialized in aviation equipment and engineering technology management. Since retiring from military service, he has been following the world's development of military equipment.
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