At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, defence leaders and experts warned that AI's impact on decision-making speed could lead to rash, extreme actions in strategic situations, potentially eclipsing the dangers of nuclear weapons.
The US has adjusted its rhetoric on China, moving from labeling it the 'primary threat' to emphasizing a 'measured and deliberate strength' approach, while still acknowledging the shared concern over China's military expansion and its impact on the Pacific region's balance of power.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech at an international forum will gauge the stability of US-China relations post-Xi-Trump talks, amid Asia-Pacific concerns over the Iran war's impact on security and economies.
