Leaders forge AI regulation pact via rapid SMS diplomacy

Several leaders, including Mark Carney and Norway's Jonas Gahr Støre, coordinated a joint statement on AI regulation within days through direct SMS contacts, with Carney reportedly confirming participation within 10 minutes. The rapid informal diplomacy suggests a potential emerging alliance on AI governance, though the specific content and signatories remain unclear. This signals a shift toward personalized, high-level coordination on tech policy outside formal multilateral channels.