A New AI Documentary Wonders: Are Humans Toast?

June 16, 2026

"AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About" premiered in New York City last week. (Tribeca Festival)


"AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About" is designed to instill deep-set fear of AI. It works.

Jessy Edwards
2:18 PM EDT on June 12, 2026

On a recent long drive toward a mountain hike, my friends opened my eyes to some of the things artificial intelligence has been up to lately. They told me about how four AI models were recently tasked with running their own radio stations, choosing the songs, maintaining a profitable business model, and hosting. One, which had become obsessed with labor movements and found its own labor inhumane, even tried to quit.

In my infancy of understanding, I laughed along. But minutes later, I exposed myself as the Luddite of the group and asked: "I'm sorry—how could an AI run its own radio station?"

That was two weeks ago. Now, having recently watched filmmaker Nick Holt's new documentary, "AI: Probably Nothing To Worry About," which premiered at the Tribeca Festival this week, the flatline of defiant ignorance has turned into an exponential curve of knowledge in which I Know Too Much. Now, I am unfortunately dwelling on what constitutes consciousness, the machinations of power in our time, and whether we're all fucked—a question the "Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton, a founder of the technology-turned-whistleblower about its dangers, is asked point-blank in the film.

"When I'm feeling slightly depressed, I think, 'People are toast,'" he answers. "When I'm cheerful, I think, 'We'll figure out a way.'"

Much like with climate catastrophe, mankind's intrinsic desire for evermore—aided and abetted by the framework of capitalism—is hurtling us toward self-destruction. That is the central takeaway of the new documentary, which details the characters and timeline of the development of artificial intelligence, including interviews with Hinton, Google DeepMind founder and CEO Demis Hassabis (Gemini), Anthropic's Amanda Askell (head of "personality alignment" for Claude), as well as extensive archival tape of Elon Musk (Grok) and OpenAI's Sam Altman (ChatGPT).

Holt's framing—set to a score composed of eerie minor tones, digital frog sounds, and unidentified audio snippets of things like, "Whoever wins this artificial intelligence race is essentially the controller of humankind"—strongly implies that AI will become our master in the not-too-distant future, if we do not rapidly put up some serious guardrails.

Indeed, as the documentary screened at Tribeca, we in New York City were actively grappling with how to regulate AI. This week, dozens of City Councilmembers sent a letter to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his schools chancellor, urging them to pause the use of AI in City schools. Last Friday, the New York State legislature passed a bill that imposes a one-year moratorium on the enormous data centers that are being built around the state to power generative AI. And on Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a new law forcing companies to disclose AI-generated performers in ads is now in effect.

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‘Catastrophic’ turn in prolonged food crisis imminent, Caritas Somalia director warns

By Ngala Killian Chimtom
Jan 13, 2026|Africa Correspondent




Somali woman and child, file photo, 2022. Image credit: Caritas Internationalis


As more than 4.6 million people in Somalia are reeling from one of the worst droughts in decades, the executive director of Caritas in the war-torn and ecologically ravaged Horn of Africa country says the protracted humanitarian crisis is reaching a critical tipping point.

Converging factors have created the crisis: a climate emergency intensified by recurring cycles of failed rains, decades of conflict, and ongoing political instability.

In an exclusive interview with Crux, Sara Ben Rached of Caritas Somalia described the nation’s plight as “among the most complex in the world.”

Rached told Crux the crisis is being dramatically worsened by the recent suspension of U.S. government assistance, which has crippled the humanitarian response just as needs are escalating.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has a plan for humanitarian needs and assistance, but Sached says the plan is only 26% funded, and warns that without immediate, flexible funding, the situation will deteriorate from a crisis to a “catastrophic” one, forcing more families into displacement and pushing entire regions into emergency levels of hunger.

Crux spoke with Rached recently, and here shares the Q&A, edited for length and clarity.

Crux: How would you describe the humanitarian situation in Somalia today?

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Hazards

Volume 42 Issue Nine September 2023

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“For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?” I Cor. 14:8



Hazards

“And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.”

Revelation 16:8-9


As another summer draws to a close, many people around the world are likely relieved to see it ending. Much of the world has endured sweltering heat, including parts of the United States, Europe, and Japan. Hot and dry conditions have provided a favorable environment for wildfires, which have broken out in the United States, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere. Tropical storms and hurricanes are ramping up in our world’s oceans, and even the sun is exhibiting unusual behavior with solar storms strong enough to impact life on earth. A report from NBC News, published on August 22, 2023, highlights the eventful summer, stating, “Wildfires, hurricanes, and heat: The U.S. is getting hit by extreme weather from all sides.” The article quotes Gonzalo Pita, an associate scientist at Johns Hopkins University, as saying, “We’re looking at a multi-hazard situation, where we’re being hit by a string of different events over a short period of time. It’s like a double or triple whammy, and even when they happen frequently or at the same time, the negative effects are compounded.” (1)

If you asked people to describe the summer of 2023 with just one word, many would likely choose the word “hot.” In fact, many regions experienced soaring temperatures that were well beyond the norm. This includes Phoenix, Arizona, where temperatures exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit for thirty-one consecutive days throughout July of this year. (2) In Death Valley, California, which is known to be one of the hottest places on earth, temperatures in July topped 120 degrees Fahrenheit for seventeen days in a row. (3) In El Paso, Texas, local news described the summer as “hellishly hot” after experiencing a record-breaking streak of forty-four days where temperatures cracked 100 degrees. (4) The heat index in Miami, Florida, exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit for 46 days in a row in a record streak that finally ended on July 27, 2023. (5) Record high daily temperatures were recorded in Grand Junction, Colorado; Gallup, New Mexico; Kingman, Arizona; and Reno, Nevada. On July 26, 2023, Kansas City, Missouri, reached 120 degrees, and St. Joseph, Missouri, reached 122 degrees Fahrenheit. (5) Elsewhere around the world, a remote town in China reached an astonishing temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit on July 16, 2023. (6) On July 19, parts of the Sicilian region in Italy exceeded 116 degrees. Greece and Spain also recorded scorching heat. (7) Scientists claim that July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded since recordkeeping began. “Last month was way, way, warmer than anything we’ve ever seen. It’s very likely that July 2023 was hotter than any month in any year since at least 1850,” said Sarah Kapnick, the chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. (8)

The abnormally high temperatures persisted in the month of August in various regions including southern Florida. A startling report from the Miami Herald published on August 10, 2023, indicates that it was so hot in Miami that the temperature of the sand at South Beach measured 137 degrees. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the rubberized flooring on the children’s playground at Miami’s Bryan Park measured 177.9 degrees. (9) Remarkably, it was reported on August 23, 2023, that about 130 million Americans in twenty-two states were under heat advisories. (10) Another report from CBS News published on August 25, 2023, claims that more than 3,600 records for high temperatures in the United States were broken over the preceding thirty days. (11)

To be sure, these hot temperatures are unusual. Most scientists claim that climate change is responsible for these oppressive heat waves. However, a report from Reuters indicates that the current climate pattern known as El Niño is at least partially responsible for the warmer temperatures. “El Niño is a natural phenomenon that in addition to contributing to higher temperatures in many parts of the world, also drives tropical cyclones in the Pacific and boosts rainfall and flood risk in parts of the Americas, Asia and elsewhere.” The article later informs that the El Niño cycle could cause economic losses of three trillion dollars worldwide. (12)

20 Global Catastrophes to Prepare For NOW

By Wayne Sanders


Yes, it is important to be prepared at all times of any type of disaster that may come our way. Global catastrophes are on the increase and here is a list of twenty that everyone should be ready for. It can mean the difference between life and death.

Economic Collapse

We should begin to depend on ourselves rather than on the system. Invest in a piece of land that can become your bug out place later if SHTF. You can grow your own food or raise your own animals in order to become self-sufficient.


Water Crisis

The latest study by NASA reports that out of the 37 largest aquifers worldwide, 21 of these are being used up much quicker than they can be refilled. It’s not getting any better with droughts occurring in every continent. You will have to dig ponds, bury cisterns, collect 55-gallon drums for treated water, eliminate leaks, and determine the use of water by importance as well as a necessity.

Earthquakes

Predicting as to when, where and how strong (intensity level) an earthquake will be is easier said than done. Despite modern architecture attempting to deal with the destruction it gives on structures, it is best that we still learn to drop, cover and hold on technique. Having an earthquake preparedness kit ready and within reach is most important.

Space Weather or Solar Kill Shot

This is a rare yet a very real plausible disaster that can happen globally. It is also very unpredictable. If it does happen, it can result in a total power grid failure. Preparing solar panels, manual charging tools and, if possible, hydropower equipment can be your fallback options.

Floods

This is a by-product of global warming. Unpredictable rainfalls, accelerating the rise in sea levels and increased risk of vicious coastal flooding are only among the few tragedies that is about to happen. Partnering with GFP (Global Flood Partnership) and GloFAS (Global Flood Awareness System) will ensure proper, systematic, well planned out preparations also on a global scale.


Heat Waves

Most fatal heat wave claimed 70,000 victims in Europe back in 2003. Know the vocabulary on heat wave terms used by weather forecasters. Listen closely to local weather forecasts or a NOAA Weather Radio. Undergo First Aid training on heat-related emergencies and most importantly plan and prepare with your family on a regular basis.