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US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space
The United States and Russia are set to face off over nuclear weapons in space on Wednesday at the United Nations Security Council, which is due to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space. Russia is expected to block the draft resolution, said some diplomats. The U.S. move comes after it accused Moscow of developing an anti-satellite nuclear weapon to put in space, an allegation that Russia's defense minister has flatly denied.
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New details emerge of Russia’s potential nuclear space weapon
"The United States has been aware of Russia's pursuit of this sort of capability dating back years, but only recently have we been able to make a more precise assessment of their progress," said Mallory Stewart, State Department assistant secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability.
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US encourages China and Russia to make commitment on AI and nuclear weapons
As artificial intelligence increases in popularity, many countries have expressed security concerns regarding the technology. The use of nuclear weapons falls into this category. Officials from the United States have called on other nuclear powers to commit to an understanding that AI would never be authorized to approve the use of nuclear weapons in conflicts. […]