European Accessibility Act: What Do Developers Need to Know?

In today’s interconnected world, digital accessibility is more important than ever. At ACT | The App Association, we and our small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) member companies believe that all technology users deserve a fully accessible software experience and, ultimately, way of life. The European Accessibility Act (EAA) was designed [...]

By |2024-07-25T12:22:04-04:00July 25th, 2024|App Economy, Blog, European Union, Policy, Tech Regulation|

Decoding SEP Licensing: AI, IoT, and the Future of Precision Agriculture

In the heart of a modern farm, drones buzz over vast fields, sensors embedded in the soil relay real-time data, and AI-driven insights guide decisions from planting to harvest. This is the era of precision agriculture, where technology meets tradition to create a more efficient, sustainable, and productive farming landscape. [...]

The EU’s AI Act Unpacked: What’s in It for SMEs?

For developers working with artificial intelligence (AI), the recent finalisation of the European Union (EU) AI Act brings a mix of opportunities and challenges. As the EU prepares to implement the new AI Act, it's crucial for app developers and policymakers alike to grasp the real-life implications of the law. [...]

Balancing Innovation and Regulation: The Impact of the EU Regulatory Environment on SMEs

Apple, Google, and other industry leaders have recently announced that several of their highly anticipated AI-driven features will not be available to their European Union (EU) customers at launch due to concerns around the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR). Their announcements underscore [...]

Tech Innovation and the Hungarian Presidency: A Vision for the EU

Hungary’s tech startup scene stands out in the EU for several reasons, including its significantly lower cost of operational expenses, highly skilled workforce, and proactive government support through tax incentives and streamlined regulations. In light of the positive impact of the policies that established Hungary as one of the EU's [...]

By |2024-07-08T10:17:41-04:00July 8th, 2024|Blog, European Union, Letters|
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