Japan opposes use of AI in nuclear weapons control

The Japanese government opposes the use of artificial intelligence in systems related to nuclear weapons. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa intends to announce this in her speech during the upcoming open debate at the UN Security Council on March 18 on the topic “Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons,” Report informs referring to the Yomiuri newspaper.

During this speech, the minister intends to emphasize the importance of ensuring that only people are involved in the management and storage of nuclear weapons. In his speech, the foreign minister also plans to advocate strict compliance with international agreements on the non-placement of weapons of mass destruction in space.

Japan holds the seat of the UN Security Council on a rotating basis. Yoko Kamikawa will also chair the upcoming debate there on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.