China, US and Russia negotiate agreement on the use of AI in nuclear weapons

China, the US, and Russia are negotiating an agreement on the use of AI in nuclear weapons, aiming for consensus at the APEC summit. Discussions focus on maintaining human control over nuclear decisions and a joint declaration against nuclear war. The agenda has shifted away from topics like the Ukraine war and denuclearization of North Korea. Washington seeks to discuss nuclear arsenals, which China opposes, citing its smaller stockpile. Experts suggest reaffirming that nuclear war cannot be won, while Russia remains cautious about formal limits on AI use in nuclear systems. Preparations for a potential trilateral meeting are slow, with leaders' schedules complicating arrangements, but such a meeting would enhance China's global governance role and reaffirm Russia's international relevance.