China, USA 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 upcoming 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 address nuclear arsenal control, which China opposes, citing its smaller arsenal. Experts suggest reaffirming that nuclear war cannot be won, while Russia remains cautious about formal limits on AI use in nuclear systems. A trilateral meeting could enhance China's global governance role and reaffirm Russia's international relevance amid Western isolation.