The Doomsday Clock is currently set at 85 seconds to midnight as of January 27, 2026 — the closest it has ever been in its 79-year history. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved it forward from 89 seconds, citing nuclear escalation, climate acceleration, and AI risks.
Last updated: June 22, 2026
The decision was driven by increased nuclear risks, the ongoing Middle East conflict including the US-Iran crisis, climate change acceleration, and emerging AI-related threats to global stability.
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