Biden and Xi to sign deal limiting use of AI in nuclear weapons systems

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Hopes are high that the landmark agreement will be a step towards improving global superpower relations

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will sign a deal to limit the use of AI in nuclear weapon control systems on Wednesday, as reported by the South China Morning Post. The l...

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