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35 Nations Sign AI Warfare Declaration, U.S. and China Opt Out

2/6/2026

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At AI summit in A Coruna, Spain, on February 5, 2026, 35 of 85 countries signed a declaration governing AI in warfare.
China and the United States opted out.
The declaration calls for responsible AI use and addresses risks of accidents and miscalculations.
Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans urged balancing restrictions with pressures from Russia and China, and Canada, Germany, France, Britain, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ukraine joined.

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Story summary

At AI summit in A Coruna, Spain, on February 5, 2026, 35 of 85 countries signed a declaration governing AI in warfare.
China and the United States opted out.
The declaration calls for responsible AI use and addresses risks of accidents and miscalculations.
Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans urged balancing restrictions with pressures from Russia and China, and Canada, Germany, France, Britain, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Ukraine joined.