The Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to global catastrophe. While this may seem reassuring, the clock still signals unprecedented threats like nuclear weapons, climate change, and advances in artificial intelligence. These dangers are considered too vast for any single nation to control. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists emphasizes that global powers, especially the U.S., China, and Russia, must engage in serious dialogue to address these existential threats.
Originally created in 1947, the clock has moved 17 times, including a significant step forward in 2023, primarily due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which heightened fears of nuclear escalation. Despite efforts to combat pandemics and climate change, the world’s biggest risks remain unresolved, with tensions continuing to rise internationally.
