Leaders of some of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies tell G7 governments that there is an urgent need for workable rules to govern AI. According to reporting from Sky News and Yahoo UK News, the “bosses” of major AI firms deliver a message to world leaders calling for governments to develop and agree on governance approaches for artificial intelligence. The companies’ request focuses on the creation of a clear regulatory and oversight framework rather than leaving AI development to market forces alone. The reports characterise the message as concerning, indicating that the executives want governments to move toward governance mechanisms that can manage risks and ensure responsible deployment. The common thread across the coverage is that AI governance is presented as a priority issue for the G7, with business leaders urging political action to address how AI systems are developed, tested, deployed and monitored. Both outlets frame the intervention as a direct appeal to G7 leaders to produce a coordinated plan for AI governance.