Member Spotlight: Blue Maestro
What happy chimps and sixteenth century art have in common Pentworth House in West Sussex, UK is a National Trust property that houses a significant collection of artworks, including the 1592 Molyneux Globe. However, this [...]
App Makers Tour of Europe – Nordics
On 8 December, ACT | The App Association hosted the final edition of its App Makers Tour of Europe. The event brought together app developers, policymakers, and industry to discuss the Nordics’ app ecosystem. The [...]
What’s New
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Open Letter to Mario Draghi on the future of European Competitiveness
As we continue to advocate for a thriving digital ecosystem, we have addressed an open letter to Mario Draghi, with some asks for considerations in his upcoming report on EU competitiveness. Our letter highlights the [...]
Safeguarding Innovation: IP Concerns and the DMA
As the European Commission continues implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the app economy face new challenges and risks. Recently, members of ACT | The App Association met [...]
Regulatory Roadmap: Understanding the DMA and DMCCA for SMEs
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it’s increasingly vital for app developers and tech companies to stay ahead of regulatory changes. The recent approval of the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumer Act (DMCCA) by [...]
