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Our policy priorities reflect the opportunities and challenges today’s small business app developers and IoT innovators face in the app ecosystem such as access to broadband, workforce development, and economic growth. We also contribute our thought leadership to broader issues affecting our members and consumers like data privacy, digital healthcare, and accessibility.
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The EU’s AI Act Unpacked: What’s in It for SMEs?
For developers working with artificial intelligence (AI), the recent finalisation of the European Union (EU) AI Act brings a mix of opportunities and challenges. [...]
Decoding SEP Licensing: How Mergers are a Natural Pathway for IoT Growth
The digital marketplace is a crucial global economic driver, with digitalization poised to add $100 trillion in additional value to the world economy by [...]
Balancing Innovation and Regulation: The Impact of the EU Regulatory Environment on SMEs
Apple, Google, and other industry leaders have recently announced that several of their highly anticipated AI-driven features will not be available to their European [...]
Tech Innovation and the Hungarian Presidency: A Vision for the EU
Hungary’s tech startup scene stands out in the EU for several reasons, including its significantly lower cost of operational expenses, highly skilled workforce, and [...]
For Small Biz in the USA, AICOA is DMA (and DOA)
As we celebrate American independence this week, a small cadre in Congress is set to reintroduce a European-style legal framework, the American Innovation and [...]
Where in the World was ACT | The App Association?
The app economy is global, and so are we! Members of ACT | The App Association’s team were on the road throughout June, hosting [...]
AI Architects: How Small Businesses are Building a Better Future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force shaping industries around the globe. While AI has recently captured the [...]
Event Recap: Developments in Digital Trade: U.S. Entrepreneurs’ Perspective
Digital trade issues have always been a hot topic, but recent developments have demonstrated to policymakers and industry stakeholders alike that small businesses need [...]