Spain’s A Coruña hosted the Third International Summit on the Responsible Military Application of AI on February 4 and 5, focusing on strategies to promote peace through technology while averting dangers from irresponsible deployment or technical glitches.
Leading China’s delegation was Li Chizhiang from the Foreign Ministry’s Arms Control Department. In his keynote, he highlighted the worldwide shift toward AI-driven military modernization.
‘The responsible use of artificial intelligence in military fields concerns the common future of all mankind—it’s our era’s shared challenge,’ Li asserted.
Beijing pushes for global governance based on extensive consultation, joint contributions, and mutual gains. It champions a security paradigm that is universal, holistic, cooperative, and enduring, urging collective efforts to build robust mechanisms that align AI progress with human advancement.
China, a frontrunner in AI innovation, has long emphasized preventing risks in military AI uses. The nation embraces ‘human-centered military AI,’ ensuring technology amplifies rather than supplants human judgment.
Discussions at the summit delved into real-world implications, from drone swarms to decision-support systems. Li’s intervention reinforced China’s commitment to responsible innovation amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Analysts view this as China’s bid to lead in AI norms, countering Western dominance in tech standards. By framing military AI as a communal issue, China positions itself as a steward of equitable global security.
The outcomes could pave the way for binding treaties, addressing fears of lethal autonomous weapons. As AI permeates battlefields, such forums are indispensable for averting catastrophe.