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US Seeks Declaration by China, Russia that AI will not Control Nuclear Weapons

US UrgesSeeks Declaration by China, Russia tothat DeclareAI Onlywill Humans,not Not AI, Control Nuclear Weapons

Published MAY 2 2024

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The Spin

The inevitable dangers of AI are pushing us closer to another world war. Experts have repeatedly warns that AI could be the end of humanity, and the US' public acknowledgement of this potential disaster is a bad sign. Umbrella AI regulation must be immediately sought if serious concerns are to be eased.

The Sun

Implementing AI into the command chain of nuclear decision-making could change the world for the better if done right and end the world if done wrong. Humans are just as capable of making mistakes as AI, and the help of automation within certain tasks could potentially increase global security. Nations must proceed with caution as we continue to become accustomed to living alongside AI.

War on the Rocks

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 20% chance that the Great Power war will be a nuclear war, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 36% chance that if there is a global catastrophe claiming at least 10% of the human population it will be due to AI, according to the Metaculus prediction community.