Russia, China and US Discuss Limits on AI in Nuclear Arsenals

Nov 11, 2026
Russia, China and the United States are discussing a mutual commitment to restrict AI in nuclear command and control systems before a planned trilateral summit.

The Government of Russia, Government of China and United States are discussing a mutual commitment to restrict AI use in nuclear arsenals, The Moscow Times reports, citing the South China Morning Post. The talks come before a planned trilateral summit next week alongside the APEC summit in Shenzhen.

Working level negotiators are focusing on safeguards for AI in nuclear command and control systems. Russia remains cautious about formal restrictions that could limit its military options.

Diplomats are also working on a joint declaration reaffirming that nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was exchanging proposed agenda items with Washington and Beijing.

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