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US, China security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for AI risks

The experts, part of a US-China dialogue whose work helps inform official discussions, are urging both governments to prepare for such scenarios amid rising concerns about increasingly powerful and more autonomous systems.

US, China security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for AI risks

US and Chinese security experts have proposed nuclear-style safeguards for AI systems, warning that such advanced technology could enable rapid and potentially catastrophic military actions. The experts, part of a US-China dialogue, argue that red lines should be established around nuclear systems, with human control required for consequential cyberattacks and a dedicated hotline for incidents involving autonomous AI.

These recommendations come as both nations grapple with the escalating AI rivalry and the potential for AI-driven accidents to be mistaken for hostile actions.

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