“Nuclear war and the malicious use of artificial intelligence could endanger the existence of humanity by 2100.”
According to Globalinfo.az, this was stated in an assessment prepared by experts from the journal The Lancet.
Specialists included these scenarios among 17 major risks identified for the future of civilization:
“Particles released into the atmosphere during a nuclear conflict could block sunlight from reaching the Earth’s surface, causing a sharp drop in temperatures and widespread famine. Artificial intelligence could also be utilized to develop and deploy biological weapons.”
However, the researchers emphasized that the likelihood of a nuclear war scenario remains low.
Other serious threats highlighted by the scientists include climate change, pandemics, increasing bacterial resistance to antibiotics, armed conflicts, and air pollution.
The experts urged world leaders to mitigate risks proactively, invest in innovations, and strengthen healthcare systems.
Safura Bannayeva
Globalinfo.az
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