The Doomsday Clock moved to 89 seconds till midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been, citing threats such as climate change, nuclear proliferation, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence in military operations.
Key Points
- The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to potential destruction
- Threats include climate change, nuclear weapons, instability in the Middle East, pandemics, and AI in military operations
- Concerns about cooperation between countries like North Korea, Russia, and China in nuclear programs
- The clock could be turned back if leaders work together to address existential risks