Democrat shaping AI policy bought chip stocks despite backing congressional trading ban
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, involved in AI policy, disclosed purchases of AI-linked stocks (Benchmark Electronics, Applied Materials, Advanced Micro Devices) worth up to $15,000 each, despite supporting a congressional trading ban. His investments are managed by a third party. Democrats are preparing to regulate the AI industry. Benchmark's Q3 revenue included 30% from semiconductor equipment. AI stocks recently experienced a selloff.


