China warns US against granting AI ability to ‘determine life and death’ on battlefield

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao JiaxuanMarch 11, 2026 at 02:01 PM

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China's military cautioned the United States on Wednesday against the unrestricted military application of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically regarding its potential to determine life and death on the battlefield. Defence ministry spokesman Jiang Bin, speaking in Beijing, expressed concerns that such use could erode ethical constraints and accountability in warfare, potentially leading to a dangerous technological escalation. His comments were prompted by reports that the U.S. is encouraging domestic tech companies to broaden military applications of their AI systems and has already deployed such tools in operations related to conflicts involving Iran and Venezuela. China maintains that human control must be upheld in military AI applications, advocating for a "people-centred approach" and the principle of "AI for good."

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Donald Trump 30% Venezuela 30% Iran ×240% Anthropic 50% Pentagon 60% Jiang Bin 70% United States ×280% China ×390%

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