The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice – Are SMEs Being Left Behind?
Introduction As Europe continues to shape the future of artificial intelligence, the EU is expected to publish the final draft of the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice (Code) in May. While the EU AI Act introduces binding legal obligations for both high-risk and general-purpose AI systems, it also advocates for the creation of a voluntary code of practice. The Code represents a key voluntary tool to align early with the AI Act’s goals. At ACT | The App [...]
Event Recap: GAEC: United Kingdom
Following the success of our member-led advocacy in Brussels, ACT | The App Association did it all over again in London for our first-ever Global App Economy Conference: United Kingdom. From 30 March to 2 April, we convened our small business members and policymakers at a critical moment for the future of UK tech policy. As digital regulation continues to evolve across the European Union and the United States, the UK has a unique opportunity to position itself as [...]
Event Recap: GAEC: European Union
This March, members of ACT | The App Association travelled to Brussels for the first-ever Global App Economy Conference: European Union, and it couldn’t have come at a more pivotal moment. Sixteen of our EU small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) members from 12 countries met face-to-face with policymakers at the European Parliament and European Commission to share their experiences, challenges, and solutions. Against a backdrop of sweeping regulatory change, from the AI Act to Digital Markets Act (DMA) enforcement, [...]