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 are leading the next generation of trailblazers working to solve problems and fill gaps across the app economy—from artificial intelligence [...]
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, growing pains still persist as intellectual property, security, and privacy concerns are being closely scrutinized. One such growing pain is [...]
Frustrated advocates are saying that Congress is falling down on the job by declining to enact the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA, S. 1409) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0, S. 1418). One Wired article summarizes the legislative process those bills traversed and cites harms [...]
In today's rapidly advancing digital landscape, access to the internet has become synonymous with access to education, job opportunities, healthcare services, and so much more. However, despite the benefits of a connected world, a significant portion of Americans are still left on the wrong side of the digital divide, making [...]
In addition to being entrepreneurs and innovators, many ACT | The App Association members are patent holders. Their valuable intellectual property (IP) is the lifeblood of their businesses, allowing them to compete in crowded markets. The United States has many venues in which to protect IP, including the International Trade [...]
