The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation of humanity’s proximity to destruction, was moved to 89 seconds to midnight by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. This is the closest it has ever been to potential catastrophe. The group cited various threats, including climate change, nuclear proliferation, Middle East instability, pandemics, and the use of artificial intelligence in military operations. Concerns were raised about countries like North Korea, Russia, and China cooperating in nuclear programs, with Russian President Vladimir Putin even mentioning using nuclear weapons in the conflict with Ukraine. The group emphasized the need for global cooperation to address these existential risks and potentially turn back the clock. The Doomsday Clock was initially set at 17 minutes to midnight after the Cold War and has since shifted to seconds to reflect rapid global changes. Leaders are urged to work together to prevent the looming threat of possible nuclear conflict.
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