Nuclear War
4.5 / 5
High Risk
The expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia has heightened fears of a nuclear arms race, exacerbated by accusations of secret nuclear tests by China and a lack of new arms control agreements.
Artificial Intelligence
3.8 / 5
Moderate Risk
Today's AI risk is moderate due to advancements in AI capabilities and partnerships, raising concerns about alignment and concentration of power.
Climate Change
4.2 / 5
High Risk
Climate change is intensifying extreme weather patterns and impacting global ecosystems, with significant implications for human societies and natural environments.
Pandemics
4.0 / 5
High Risk
The current pandemic risk is high due to rising measles cases in South Carolina, increasing flu and RSV activity, and persistent challenges in vaccine uptake and misinformation.
Information Integrity
4.2 / 5
High Risk
Today's global misinformation threat is high, driven by politically charged disinformation and AI-generated content.
Unknown / Black Swan
4.5 / 5
High Risk
A catastrophic event could potentially cause all of Earth's satellites to crash within days, posing a significant global threat.