Is AI Pushing Us Closer to Nuclear Disaster?
In this episode, Al Letson interviews Daniel Holz of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists regarding the Doomsday Clock's closest-ever setting to midnight. They delve into the clock's history, its purpose as a symbol of existential risk, and the specific man-made threats driving its time, including nuclear weapons, climate change, disinformation, and the growing concern around artificial intelligence in military systems. Holz emphasizes that while the situation is dire, the clock also represents hope and highlights concrete actions humanity can take to reduce these risks and secure the future.