Human innovations in the machine world were meant to make life easier, but now the same development is threatening human survival. Artificial intelligence, automated machines and virtual worlds have changed every aspect of our lives, but are we assessing the cost of this change? The latest figures show that more than 1.5 million people lost their lives due to air pollution in the last one year, most of them in developing countries. Another related news is that the new survey report of Apsus Pakistan said that 68 percent of Pakistanis are suffering from various medical problems due to smog. According to the survey report, 68 percent complained of cough, 66 percent of flu, 37 percent of breathing problems, while 29 percent of eye irritation. According to a recent report by The Lancet, climate change and increasing incidence of forest fires have worsened the situation. In northern India, incidents of farmland burning and the resulting toxic smog engulf cities like New Delhi. According to the report, 90 percent of the deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries, including countries such as China, India, Congo, Indonesia and Nigeria. In these conditions, the sub-Saharan region of Africa was the most affected, where about 40 percent of the deaths occurred. Growing industries and technology as a result of digital development has normalized deforestation, indiscriminate use of natural resources and land fires. Man has increased his dependence on machines to such an extent that not only the environment but also his own life has come under threat. Virtual reality, social media and mechanized life have alienated people from natural life. People are now spending less time in the real world and more time in the digital world, which is taking a toll on their physical and mental health. Man invented machines for his convenience, but now he himself has become a slave of these machines. Measures like installation of air quality monitors in Punjab are temporary, some separate efforts are needed to tackle this problem at the national and global level. Researchers have called for urgent action to deal with land fires and the problems they create. Besides, conservation of natural resources, strict laws against illegal burning of fields, and promotion of alternative energy sources are the need of the hour. The apparent benefits of mechanized life are in place, but its devastation cannot be ignored. It is time for man to consider his priorities and use this development for the benefit of humans and the environment, otherwise the time is not far when these artificial worlds and machines will take over not only humans but the entire earth. We have to take practical steps to preserve our environment and nature. If we do not act immediately, future generations will have to pay the price for this disaster.