US and China to Discuss AI Weapons Risks, But Common Ground Unclear
• US and China agree to discuss AI weapons and unintended consequences in talks this spring, but unclear if they have common goals
• Main area of agreement is preventing autonomous weapons like nuclear missiles; less alignment on broader defense tech
• Progress more likely on AI safety principles than military guardrails; Beijing reluctant on latter
• Bilateral talks precede potential global rules; tough challenge with very different views on tech control
• Track 2 channels important to keep communication open given limited official progress expected