Nobel Peace Prize Faces Uncertain Future Amid Global Turmoil

The Nobel Prize announcements may reflect global unrest, with the Peace Prize in question due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. While some advocate withholding it, others argue that recognizing peace efforts is vital. Artificial intelligence might gain recognition in other categories.

The Nobel Prize announcements, historically anticipated for highlighting accomplishments in various fields, are now overshadowed by global turmoil. The Middle East conflict and the ongoing war in Ukraine could influence this year's Peace Prize, amidst rising international tensions.

Experts are divided on the potential withholding of the Peace Prize. Dan Smith from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute suggests that abstaining this year could signal a protest against global hostility. On the contrary, Henrik Urdal of the Peace Research Institute Oslo argues that now is a critical time to highlight peace efforts.

Acknowledging accomplishments in technology, particularly artificial intelligence, could be pivotal. David Pendlebury from Clarivate's Institute for Scientific Information hints at the potential for AI technologies like Google DeepMind's AlphaFold to garner acclaim in the chemistry category.

(With inputs from agencies.)