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AI and nuclear war threaten human extinction by 2100, report warns

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Malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict pose the biggest threat to human extinction by the year 2100, global experts have warned.

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  • Malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict pose the biggest threat to human extinction by the year 2100, global experts have warned.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:54:00 UTC.

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  1. Pakistan has ‘robust’ nuclear security regime: IAEA

  2. Microsoft's Nadella says AI needs an ‘emergency brake’ that humans control

  3. Riyadh airport strike kills 12, Saudi Arabia threatens 'decisive' response

  4. Saudi Arabia threatens 'decisive' response after Riyadh airport strike kills at least 12

  5. AI and nuclear war threaten human extinction by 2100, report warns

  6. Starlink row: Musk shares reports on Reliance-linked firm's BJP campaign role, political donations

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