Google has warned that the UK risks falling behind in the global AI race unless more data centres are built and tech companies are allowed to use copyrighted work in their AI models. Currently ranked seventh in global AI readiness, the UK must take proactive measures as outlined in Google’s report, 'Unlocking the UK’s AI Potential,' which calls for a national research cloud and relaxed restrictions on text and data mining. The government is also working on an AI bill to make safety and testing agreements legally binding.