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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds to midnight, the nearest it has ever been to signifying global catastrophe. This shift highlights escalating nuclear tensions, ineffective climate action, and the perils of disruptive technologies as primary contributors to the mounting global threats. With nuclear arms proliferation fueled by ongoing conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war, and the rise of disinformation technologies including generative AI, the call for immediate global intervention is more pressing than ever. Nobel laureate Juan Manuel Santos emphasizes the critical nature of our situation, reminding us that “every second counts.” The altered clock serves as a stark reminder that action—not rhetoric—is essential to mitigate existential threats and secure humanity’s future.