The AI probably shouldn't be utilizing the "buy artifact claim" trait from diplomacy when purchasing the claim puts them into debt. I also question spending money on such a thing when the AI is pretty old. I'm sure a lot of parametres can be adjusted here.
This guy is
1. Weaker than me (my 13k troops vs his 12k if including all of his alliances)
2. Currently fighting a war
3. Too poor to pay for the artifact claim
4. Likely about to die from old age within 5-10 years
5. Already in possession of an artifact claim against me (a piece of rare furniture)
6. Greedy (not the kind of person to fork over cash for shiny artifacts)
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