Five AI Threats That Could End Humanity—And How We Can Still Stop Them
A global warning system.
And a chilling glimpse into our near future.
The Annihilation Index is a framework developed by AI strategist and global change advocate Marty Suidgeest to track the five most likely ways artificial intelligence could lead to the end of humanity.
Each threat is rated by:
Threat Level (1–5)
Probability of Occurrence
Estimated Timeframe
This index is updated regularly as AI development accelerates—and
oversight continues to lag behind
Mind Hack
Autonomous Annihilation
System Seizure
Resource Reckoning
Shutdown Safeguard