Recently, the rapid expansion of data centers has garnered attention and raised serious questions and concerns about their impacts and sustainability. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to balance our growing technological needs with our stewardship of the planet.

In February, MWEG signed on to a letter with other Word & Wisdom coalition members to promote the DEFIANCE Act, which has already passed the Senate. The DEFIANCE Act provides legal recourse for those who have been the target of sexually explicit, AI-generated deepfakes without their consent, and we believe the bill can become an important tool in protecting women, children, and others from such abuse.