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 [...]

AI Architects: How Small Businesses are Building a Better Future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force shaping industries around the globe. While AI has recently captured the public's and policymakers' attention, our ACT | The App Association members have been leveraging its potential for years. As the app economy experiences a surge in [...]

Identifying Key Components of a Successful Tech Hub

The concept of a "tech hub" has evolved into much more than a campaign buzzword or a geographical location. It represents a dynamic ecosystem where talent, innovation, and connectivity converge to drive progress and prosperity. Whether you're a founder looking to launch your startup, a venture capitalist seeking promising investment [...]

Talent Hubs and Tech Hubs: Settling the Chicken-and-Egg Debate

In the world of economic development and innovation, the relationship between talent hubs and tech hubs is often likened to the age-old question of the chicken and the egg. Which should come first: the talent that fuels technological innovation or the tech ecosystem that attracts and nurtures the talent? Unlike [...]

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