Artificial intelligence (AI) has been identified as a significant global concern on the Doomsday Clock, alongside climate change and nuclear threats due to its potential risks and impact.
The infamous Doomsday Clock was updated on January 23rd by atomic scientists, placing the planet at a precarious 90 seconds to midnight.
The calculation is based on "existential risks" affecting Earth and humanity such as disruptive technologies, nuclear threats, and climate change.
Midnight signifies an "apocalyptic" condition, making the current 90-second mark a time of "historic danger".
AI is singled out primarily for its potential to corrupt information, potentially hindering efforts to address other pressing threats.