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. [...]
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 [...]
ACT | The App Association statement from founder and chairperson Mike Sax on the JURI Committee Vote on the SEP Regulation
Brussels, 24 January, 2024 — ‘The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has taken a significant step forward today by advancing the SEP Regulation, a development that bodes well [...]
EU Commission Dims Exit Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on reports that competition officials from the European Commission (EC) intend to block Amazon’s acquisition of startup iRobot: “Restrictions on [...]
Global ACTivists for Change: An Open Letter to Leaders Around the World
The global members of ACT | The App Association are innovative small businesses and enterprises changing the way we live, work, and play through apps and connected technology. Our members [...]
Imitation Is Not Flattery: Introducing the NO FAKES Act
There is no question that generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is changing the way businesses develop code, visual art, music, and other creative works but, as we have identified in here, [...]