ACT | The App Association statement from founder Mike Sax regarding the 7 March deadline for gatekeepers to comply with the DMA

Statement from Mike Sax, founder and chairperson of ACT | The App Association, on the 7 March deadline for gatekeepers to comply with obligations set forth by the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’): 'Today begins a new chapter for app users and developers across the EU. The implementation and enforcement of [...]

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AI Regulation in focus: balancing innovation and governance in the EU and UK

With global governments in a race to regulate, policymakers in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) are considering various approaches to rules around artificial intelligence (AI). Last year, we outlined a flexible, thoughtful approach to AI policy and governance that considers the latest data privacy security laws as [...]

The European Green Deal hinges on the new SEP regulation

Startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are crucial to Europe's green transition, creating internet of things (IoT) devices like smart sensors and carbon footprint trackers to enhance energy efficiency. These businesses need fair licensing of standard technologies to thrive. As the European Parliament deliberates on the proposed EU Regulation [...]

For Entrepreneurs, Anti-Merger Enforcement Policies Hurt Small Business

Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on the announcement that Amazon and iRobot agreed to terminate Amazon’s pending acquisition of iRobot: “For our members and fellow innovators, acquisition is a critical path for future growth.  Today’s announcement that Amazon is being forced to terminate the acquisition [...]

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