diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 6f83b2d..30c0b27 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -261,6 +261,10 @@ def info_print(*args, **kwargs):
 discord_bot_channel = None
 discord_bot_loop = None
 
+# AI channel tracking globals
+active_ai_channels = {}  # Track which channels have AI enabled
+AI_CHANNEL_TIMEOUT = 3600  # AI channel auto-disable timeout in seconds (1 hour)
+
 # -----------------------------
 # Location Lookup Function
 # -----------------------------