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John,
Let’s talk about Trump’s latest gift to Big Tech, this time in the form of
an Executive Order on AI — because whew, it is something.
In plain English? The federal government just told every state and local
community:
“Stand down and stand by. Let AI companies do whatever they want.”
Read on to learn more about this ridiculous statement and why it shows
just how imperative our work is now more than ever.
[ [link removed] ]Read Trump’s Executive Order on AI
On December 11th, the Trump Administration released an Executive Order
(EO) titled “[ [link removed] ]Ensuring A National Policy Framework for Artificial
Intelligence.” In plain terms, it gives tech giants wide latitude to move
forward with AI expansion without the transparency communities deserve,
especially when they build data centers that strain water supplies,
increase pollution, or hide key environmental impacts from the public.
The order even creates an “AI Litigation Task Force” and its main purpose
appears to be suing states that try to protect their residents. If a city
or state passes laws to strengthen transparency, set basic safeguards for
data centers, or protect local water supplies, this task force could move
to challenge those protections on behalf of companies driving the harms.
It goes even further. If states do not comply, the Executive Order
threatens to pull federal funding. In practice, that means a state could
lose support for things like broadband expansion simply for trying to
limit pollution or demand clear reporting from tech giants. It is a direct
pressure tactic that undermines local authority and makes it harder for
communities to set reasonable guardrails around rapidly expanding AI
infrastructure.
Despite how extreme this Executive Order is, it actually tells us
something important: they’re worried.
This EO only exists because local communities have been winning. People in
Memphis, Tucson, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, and so many other places
have been standing up and saying: protect our water, follow our clean air
laws, and include us in the decisions that shape our future.
If community voices weren’t making an impact, there would be no need for
an order designed to silence them.
So the question becomes: what do we do now?
We double down.
We get louder.
We organize smarter and faster.
Because if this administration is willing to go this far to shield
powerful AI companies from basic accountability, then the stakes are
exactly what communities have been naming. Transparency matters. Clean air
and water matter. Public decision-making matters.
So let’s keep building the momentum they are trying to suppress. Join us.
Plug in. Take action. Strengthen the movement that no executive order can
quiet.
Here are 3 actions you can take NOW to push for transparency,
accountability, and sustainability in AI development:
[ [link removed] ]Join Our Green the Grid Movement: Become a member and get involved in
our national campaign to support technological innovation that centers
justice, democracy, and accountability. We are building a future where AI
and data center development respect community health, protect local
resources, and uphold the rights of the people every step of the way.
[ [link removed] ]Join the Green the Grid Campaign
[ [link removed] ]Oppose the SANDBOX Act: If passed, the SANDBOX Act would make it legal
for tech companies to ignore bedrock environmental laws for up to 10
years. Sign now to stop AI from stealing our water and emitting greenhouse
gases without any repercussions.
[ [link removed] ]STOP Unregulated Dirty AI
[ [link removed] ]Support Clean Power in AI Development: If the AI boom can’t be stopped,
at least make it green. Support the Clean Cloud Act and promote incentives
for AI companies to invest in renewable energy to reduce their carbon
footprint and reduce the utility costs for everyday people.
[ [link removed] ]Support the Clean Cloud Act
The stakes are high, but so is our power when we act together. Let’s move!
In solidarity,
— The Dream Team
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