Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has called on politicians to commit to refusing campaign contributions from artificial intelligence companies, directing her appeal particularly toward members of her own Democratic Party.

The congresswoman's comments come amid growing concerns about the influence of AI companies on policy decisions as the technology sector continues to expand its presence in Washington. Her use of the term 'AI money' appears to reference campaign contributions and lobbying expenditures from companies developing artificial intelligence technologies.

Ocasio-Cortez has previously advocated for stricter regulations on corporate influence in politics and has been vocal about limiting the power of large technology companies. Her latest statement reflects ongoing debates within the Democratic Party about how to approach regulation of emerging technologies while managing relationships with major tech donors.

The call for politicians to reject AI-related contributions represents part of broader discussions in Congress about appropriate oversight of artificial intelligence development and deployment. Several Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns about allowing AI companies to shape policy through traditional lobbying and campaign finance mechanisms.

No specific pledge or formal commitment mechanism was outlined in Ocasio-Cortez's statement, and it remains unclear how many of her colleagues might support such a proposal.