Why is the Doomsday Clock nearer to midnight than ever before?

by | Jan 29, 2026 | World

Atomic scientists raise alarm over more global conflict and new risks such as artificial intelligence.The Doomsday Clock has reached the closest ever point to midnight, according to the atomic scientists who run it.They say more wars, aggression from nuclear powers and weaker arms controls are to blame, along with climate change and risks posed by AI.So, should we be worried?Presenter: Cyril VanierGuests:Karim Haggag – Director at the Stockholm International Peace Research InstituteRamesh Srinivasan – Professor at UCLA Department of Information Studies and host of the podcast, UtopiasBen Aris – Founder and editor-in-chief of bne IntelliNews in BerlinPublished On 29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

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