An AI system that interferes with a nuclear command network or launches a military cyber operation could leave Washington or Beijing with minutes to decide whether the ​other government attacked, according to U.S. and Chinese security experts. The experts, part of a U.S.-China dialogue whose work helps inform official discussions, are urging both governments to prepare ‌for such scenarios amid rising concerns about increasingly powerful and more autonomous systems. Their proposals include red lines around nuclear systems, human control over consequential cyberattacks and a hotline for incidents involving autonomous AI. The recommendations were published last week, opens new tab ahead of planned government-level AI talks and an expected September 24 meeting in Washington between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Full report : US and Chinese experts propose nuclear-style AI safeguards, including a dedicated AI military hotline, as part of a dialogue ahead of planned bilateral talks.