Biden and Xi agree on human control over nuclear decisions at APEC Summit
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on November 16, 2024, that decisions regarding nuclear weapons should be made by humans, not artificial intelligence. This agreement was made during their meeting at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru. The leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining human control over nuclear decisions and the need for careful consideration of AI risks in military applications. This marks a significant step in discussions about nuclear arms and AI, areas where progress has been limited. While the US has sought more dialogue on nuclear arms with China, formal negotiations have stalled. China has been modernizing its nuclear capabilities, with estimates of its warheads expected to exceed 1,000 by 2030.