"Politicians - especially Dems - should pledge not to take AI money. They are buying up influence ahead of the midterms, and Dems who take AI $ will lose authority and trust as the public bears the cost."
"A recent Quinnipiac University poll found that only 35 percent of Americans are 'very excited' about artificial intelligence. A vast majority, 62 percent, are either 'not so excited' or 'not excited at all' about AI."
"When asked about how concerned they are, respondents are unequivocal: 80 percent are either 'very concerned' or 'somewhat concerned' about AI. Concern, as measured by Quinnipiac, cuts across age groups."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes that politicians, particularly Democrats, should reject AI funding to avoid losing public trust. The AI lobby's influence is compared to AIPAC, which has faced backlash due to its association with controversial foreign policies. A recent poll indicates that public sentiment towards AI is largely negative, with 62 percent of Americans expressing little to no excitement about it. Additionally, 80 percent of respondents report being concerned about AI, reflecting widespread apprehension across different age groups.
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