Man counting money in front of the Capitol
  • A graduate school project could transform how lawmakers are held accountable for stock trades.
  • PoliWatch, developed for a UC Berkeley capstone project, helps point researchers to misconduct.
  • Still in its "private beta," its founders have yet to create a business plan for it.

A group of California-based graduate students has developed an AI-powered tool to catch congressional insider trading as soon as possible. Though in its infancy, the program could be a revolutionary way for journalists, researchers, and the general public to hold public officials accountable.