Nuclear War
4.2 / 5
High Risk
The nuclear threat level is elevated due to the impending expiration of key arms control treaties, increased nuclear rhetoric from major powers, and potential new nuclear developments in Europe and the Middle East.
Artificial Intelligence
3.8 / 5
Moderate Risk
Today's AI risk is moderate due to rapid advancements in AI capabilities and integration across sectors, raising concerns about alignment, safety, and power concentration.
Climate Change
4.1 / 5
High Risk
Today's climate risk is high due to critical endangerment of species, disrupted ecosystems, and increasing climate-related socio-economic challenges.
Pandemics
4.2 / 5
High Risk
The current pandemic risk is high due to rising flu and measles cases, ongoing avian flu outbreaks, and low vaccination rates among older adults.
Information Integrity
4.2 / 5
High Risk
Today's global misinformation risk is high due to widespread use of AI-generated content and deepfakes, which are increasingly realistic and challenging to discern.
Unknown / Black Swan
4.5 / 5
High Risk
The potential for a catastrophic event causing all of Earth's satellites to crash presents a significant Black Swan risk with far-reaching implications.