Where in the World was ACT | The App Association?
The app economy is global, and so are we! Members of ACT | The App Association’s team were on the road throughout June, hosting and attending events worldwide. From happy hours to panels and everything in between, we had the opportunity to connect with our developer community through a wide range of in-person ACTivations. Learn more about where we went and what we did below. “The Housewarming” Presented by Zillow in Washington, DC Navigating the homebuying process today can feel [...]
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 AI-driven innovation, these small businesses and entrepreneurs are at the forefront, addressing real-world challenges with groundbreaking applications. “It’s amazing to see all the novel ways that people interact with AI [...]
Event Recap: Developments in Digital Trade: U.S. Entrepreneurs’ Perspective
Digital trade issues have always been a hot topic, but recent developments have demonstrated to policymakers and industry stakeholders alike that small businesses need strong digital trade protections to flourish. Parag Shah, founder of ACT |The App Association member company Vēmos, and Taylor Downs, federal policy manager for the App Association, recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by Nathan Lindfors, policy director for Engine, to highlight small business issues in digital trade. Recap The discussion, which also included Angela [...]
Unlocking the Future: How Smart Investments and Sensible Governance Can Propel the LLM Industry Forward
A couple of weeks ago, at an event hosted by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Stanford Business School, policymakers and industry stakeholders convened to discuss the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) industries. The discussion ranged from the promise of large language models (LLMs) and foundation models (FMs) to the regulatory mechanisms for this emerging technology. It was clear that regulatory and enforcement actions were being considered even as the regulators were trying to fully comprehend the [...]
Statement by ACT | The App Association on Canada Digital Service Tax Adoption
“ACT | The App Association strongly opposes Bill C-59’s proposal to impose a digital services tax (DST) for Canada. The changes to Canadian law that C-59 will upend business planning and research and development cycles for small business innovators and are inconsistent with international tax standards, chilling the investment and innovation climate in Canada. In addition, C-59 undermines the ongoing OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on base erosion and profit shifting. The App Association encourages the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to [...]