The Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Store, contacted a fellow leader with a similar political background, seeking to create a small group of Western leaders to develop a new system for regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Store received a quick reply from Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, who said, "Of course. We are in." Around the same time, Carney was discussing AI regulation with French President Emmanuel Macron on the French territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, off the coast of Newfoundland, where they met on September 20. This meeting took place just before Macron was set to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, which ran from September 22 to 28 in New York. Ahead of that event, the French government urged the United Nations Security Council to pay attention to AI-related security concerns. As global interest in AI regulation grows, Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb released a two-page statement on September 22, emphasizing that "AI must remain under human direction, supervision, and control." They also proposed the creation of a global monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance with these principles. The document reflects a shared concern among Western leaders about the potential risks of uncontrolled AI development and the need for international cooperation to manage those risks. The initiative by Store, Carney, and Stubb highlights a growing effort among Western nations to take the lead in shaping global AI governance. While the United Nations and other international bodies have previously discussed AI ethics and safety, this group of leaders is pushing for more concrete action. Their proposal includes a framework that would involve regular assessments and international oversight, aiming to prevent the misuse of AI technologies while promoting responsible innovation. This development comes as AI continues to advance rapidly, with applications in everything from healthcare and education to defense and surveillance. As the technology becomes more integrated into daily life, concerns about its impact on privacy, security, and employment have grown. The proposed global monitoring mechanism would seek to address these concerns by creating a structured approach to AI regulation, ensuring that its development remains aligned with human values and societal needs.