About Association for Competitive Technology

ACT is a global trade association for small and medium-sized technology companies. Our members are entrepreneurs, innovators, and independent developers within the global app ecosystem that engage with verticals across every industry. We work with our members to promote a policy environment that rewards and inspires innovation while providing resources that help them raise capital, create jobs, and continue to build incredible technology.

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin Cites Small Tech Concerns in Ruling for Anthropic

  WASHINGTON, DC – In granting a preliminary injunction to Anthropic, U.S. District Court Judge Rita Lin relied on the concerns raised by small technology companies in ACT | The App Association’s amicus brief as justification for her decision. “We are grateful to Judge Lin for addressing the concerns of [...]

ACT Welcomes AI Framework from the White House

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – ACT | The App Association (ACT) appreciates several aspects of the artificial intelligence (AI) framework and acknowledges that most of the work remains to be done to get the details right. “We are encouraged to see that several parts of the AI framework seek a reasonable [...]

ACT Welcomes 28th Regime Proposal But Warns Half-Measures Risk Perpetuating Single Market Fragmentation

  BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – ACT | The App Association welcomes the Commission proposal to establish the 28th regime in the form of a Regulation, while also highlighting continuing concerns over some provisions that would create more legal fragmentation. ‘We strongly support the goal of defragmentation of the Single Market and [...]

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ACT Supports the Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act

  WASHINGTON, DC – Statement from Morgan Reed, president, ACT | The App Association in support of the Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act: “Small AI businesses are developing, deploying, and adapting tools that improve productivity, expand access to services, and strengthen U.S. competitiveness. Unfortunately, they often face distinct and overlooked [...]

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