Nuclear War and AI at Top of 'List of Human Extinction Risks' by Top Scientific Panel

A new global risk assessment by the Lancet scientific group lists nuclear war and AI as top human extinction risks by 2100. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report highlights the devastating impact of climate change on human health, but also warns of the dangers of nuclear war and the development of artificial intelligence. The report’s authors say that the world is facing a ‘perfect storm’ of risks that could lead to human extinction by 2100 if left unchecked. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report is an annual assessment of the impact of climate change on human health, but this year’s report also includes a new section on existential risks. The report’s authors say that the development of AI could pose a significant threat to human existence if it is not properly controlled. They also warn that the risk of nuclear war is increasing due to rising tensions between nations. The report’s authors are calling for urgent action to address these risks and prevent human extinction by 2100.