Is AI Pushing Us Closer to Nuclear Disaster?

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight earlier this year, symbolizing global catastrophe. This marks the closest the clock has ever been to worldwide destruction since its creation in 1947. The decision was influenced by threats including nuclear war, climate change, artificial intelligence, and disinformation, serving as a global wake-up call. University of Chicago physics professor Daniel Holz, chair of the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board, views the clock as a symbol of hope, emphasizing that its hands can be turned back. Holz will discuss the clock's history and potential reversals with host Al Letson on this week's "More To The Story," an update of an episode that first aired in July 2025.