Brookings researchers in the United States and China are urging Washington and Beijing to make a formal commitment that humans will remain in control of nuclear weapons. The proposal focuses on limiting the role of artificial intelligence in decisions involving nuclear arsenals. It calls for the two governments to agree that AI should not control such weapons, according to reporting by Decrypt. The researchers’ position highlights a growing policy debate over how advanced AI systems should be used in areas involving national security and nuclear weapons. The appeal is directed at both countries and centers on a shared pledge rather than on a specific technology, weapon system, or timeline. No details were provided on whether Washington or Beijing has accepted the proposal. The issue is relevant to markets tracking artificial intelligence, as it could contribute to wider discussions about safeguards and human oversight for high-stakes AI applications.
