Thirty-five countries have signed a declaration at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in A Coruña, Spain, establishing 20 principles for the governed deployment of AI in warfare. While major signatories such as Canada, France, Britain, and South Korea affirmed human responsibility over AI weapons and the necessity of clear command chains, China and the US opted out of the non-binding agreement. The declaration, which includes guidelines on risk assessments, national oversight sharing, and personnel training, saw a decrease in endorsement compared to previous summits in The Hague and Seoul, reflecting growing hesitation amid geopolitical uncertainty and the challenge of balancing innovation with the prevention of unintended military escalation.
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