It is no secret that girls and women are systematically tracked away from science and math throughout their education, limiting their access, preparation, and opportunities to go into these fields as adults. In fact, women make up only 28 percent of the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce, which [...]
Negotiators in Congress are within striking distance—but momentum is slowing—on a federal privacy law, which means now is the perfect time to address a burning question: how well do the major provisions of the bill match up with small app companies’ interests? For this, we analyze how the bill that [...]
For our State Legislator Spotlight series, ACT | The App Association highlights state legislators who promote technological innovation, support small businesses, invest government resources in the digital economy, and narrow the digital divide. These lawmakers envision a role for state governments to support and enable App Association members to revolutionize [...]
The environmental impacts of the unsustainable consumption of goods and growing amounts of waste are becoming the subject of more and more debate in the EU. In this context, the European Commission wants to improve the sustainability of products that use large quantities of materials, energy, and other resources and [...]
ACT | The App Association members strongly support federal policies that encourage the swift deployment of 5G networks. They are the leading edge of the software-driven transformation of core industries like public safety, digital health, and education. The transition to 5G will enable them to reach more patients, teleworkers, students, [...]
