Anne Shultz - The Doomsday Clock, first introduced in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, is more than just a clock—it's a powerful symbol that reflects how close we are to catastrophic global destruction. The closer its hands are to midnight, the greater the danger we face as a species. Traditionally, experts carefully analyze global threats like nuclear risks, climate change, and emerging technologies to decide whether the clock should move closer to or further from midnight. But now, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming more advanced, it’s worth asking: Could AI play a role in bringing us closer to or helping us avert the Doomsday Clock’s midnight hour?
