With global governments in a race to regulate, policymakers in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) are considering various approaches to rules around artificial intelligence (AI). Last year, we outlined a flexible, thoughtful approach to AI policy and governance that considers the latest data privacy security laws as [...]
Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on the announcement that Amazon and iRobot agreed to terminate Amazon’s pending acquisition of iRobot: “For our members and fellow innovators, acquisition is a critical path for future growth. Today’s announcement that Amazon is being forced to terminate the acquisition [...]
Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, statement on reports that competition officials from the European Commission (EC) intend to block Amazon’s acquisition of startup iRobot: “Restrictions on companies being acquired dim opportunities for our members. This possible limitation becomes a barrier to exit, and for our members, [...]
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 [...]