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SUN · 2026-05-10 · 14:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0510-75106
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Could military AI use be on the agenda when Chinese and US leaders meet?
As US President Donald Trump prepares for a visit to China, discussions on the safe military use of artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to be on the agenda. This comes amidst global energy supply disruptions and economic uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict, which has also strained US-China relations.
Amber WangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-10 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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As US President Donald Trump prepares for a visit to China, discussions on the safe military use of artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to be on the agenda. This comes amidst global energy supply disruptions and economic uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict, which has also strained US-China relations. Both nations are facing increasing calls to address the responsible deployment of AI in military contexts, a technology already being utilized by various global militaries, including in the recent US-Israeli actions concerning Iran. The meeting between the leaders presents an opportunity to explore potential joint progress on this critical issue.
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US President Donald Trump's visit to China is occurring amidst the US-Iran war disrupting global energy supplies.
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The rivalry, interdependence, and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between China and the US.
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China and the United States are facing calls to discuss the safe military use of artificial intelligence when their leaders meet.
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly used by militaries globally, including in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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