Observing all of the policy ordnance leaping from the previous Administration’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC), one has a sense of its relentless ideological certainty. And yet, it is difficult to identify from it a unified or tangible FTC vision for the ideal state of competition in digital markets. What [...]
Generative AI has arrived, faster and more transformative than anyone could have anticipated. Unlike previous technological revolutions, which took years to reach mass adoption, AI has surged into workplaces and everyday life in record time. New data shows that nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 to 64 [...]
Small businesses are key drivers of growth for the American economy. They are on the cutting edge of innovation and successfully address problems that bigger companies can’t. However, it can be difficult for the voice of small businesses to be heard over the din of large corporations. Congress needs [...]
"We regret to inform you that a vendor was hacked, exposing our customers' personal information." It’s a message that has become all too familiar as data breaches shift from possibility to inevitability. At SXSW 2025, ACT | The App Association hosted a powerhouse panel to dissect the growing crisis [...]
ACT | The App Association’s small business members are the leading edge of innovation in the ever-evolving digital economy. Governments are racing to create mechanisms to measure and tax the value of digital activity. Unfortunately, the rapid shifting of tax laws and policy globally has complicated small businesses’ ability [...]