'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight than ever

Scientists cited artificial intelligence and how it’s used to supercharge disinformation as a new risk.

Doomsday Clock 2026 update says apocalypse is closer than ever

The human race is at its closest point yet to destroying itself, according to a reset of the ominous but symbolic "Doomsday Clock."

This is how much closer humanity is to annihilation

Nuclear weapons, climate change and biological threats are the biggest concerns.

Doomsday Clock 2026 update: Prediction shows when world will self-destruct

In addition to nuclear and climate risks, the scientists warned of potential misuse of biotechnology and artificial intelligence.

Doomsday Clock moves to 85 seconds – here’s what scientists say it means for humanity | ChicagoLIVE

The iconic Doomsday Clock inches closer to midnight, with University of Chicago physicist Daniel Holz noting nuclear risks, climate crises, and disruptive tech as key factors behind the 85-second mark.

‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction.

Doomsday Clock moves 4 seconds closer to midnight amid AI and nuclear risks, advocacy group says

The Bulletin moved the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds, citing AI risks, nuclear tensions, climate and bio threats, urging global action.

‘Doomsday Clock’ closer to midnight than ever: ‘We are running out of time’

An impending apocalypse is coming faster than we thought, after atomic scientists moved the hands of the "Doomsday Clock" closer than the previous record.