Doomsday clock hits 85 seconds to midnight: Tech's ai arms race now officially closer to apocalypse than any pivot plan

The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation of the threat of human extinction, has been set to 85 seconds to midnight, indicating a heightened level of catastrophic risk. This adjustment reflects a decline in global cooperation and an increase in threats such as nuclear war, climate change, and disinformation. The clock's setting is determined by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a non-profit organization founded in 1945 by scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project. The current setting is the closest the clock has been to midnight since its inception, surpassing the previous record of 100 seconds to midnight set in 2020. The organization is calling for swift action from global leaders to address these pressing issues and correct the current course. With the clock ticking closer to midnight, the need for immediate attention and cooperation to mitigate these risks has become increasingly urgent, emphasizing the importance of collective action to prevent catastrophic consequences.