The European Union’s new envoy to Canberra has encouraged Australia to proactively pursue greater regulation of artificial intelligence, despite objections anticipated from China and the United States. The envoy believes a significant opportunity exists for both Europe and Australia to shape global standards in this rapidly developing field. This push for regulation comes amid growing international discussions surrounding the ethical and societal implications of AI technologies. The EU is positioning itself as a leader in AI governance, with recently approved AI laws. Australia, according to the envoy, is well-placed to collaborate with Europe on these matters. Successfully navigating this collaboration requires assertive action to capitalize on the current momentum and prevent the opportunity from being lost.