‘Doomsday Clock’ Moves Closer to Midnight Than Ever As AI Fears Grow
‘Doomsday Clock’ Moves Closer to Midnight Than Ever As AI Fears Grow
https://time.com/7358249/doomsday-clock-midnight/
Publish Date: 2026-01-27 14:02:00
Source Domain: time.com
- The “Doomsday Clock” was set to 90 seconds to midnight in 2026, representing the highest risk to global survival in history.
- Risks include nuclear weapons, climate change, and the impact of artificial intelligence in spreading disinformation.
- The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has moved the clock closer to midnight for the third time in five years due to ongoing global threats.
- The Trump Administration’s policies and leadership have been highlighted as contributing factors pushing the clock nearer to midnight.
- There is an emphasis on the need to reengage in negotiations to limit nuclear proliferation, especially with Russia’s New START Treaty expiration.
- Despite the bleak outlook, there’s an emphasis on the human-made nature of these threats and the potential for scientific and public action to address them.
