The AI Ecosystem: Dynamic, Competitive…and Misunderstood
Reading into the recent rhetoric from some competition authorities, one might come away with the impression that the AI ecosystem is dominated by a handful of companies working to corner the market and entrench their positions. For example, the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA), in its April 2024 report on foundational models expressed concern that incumbent tech companies could heavily steer the direction of AI markets, possibly stifling healthy competition. CMA relies on an arbitrarily narrow view of [...]
Poland’s Leadership in Shaping Europe’s Digital Future
As Poland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the opportunities to shape Europe's digital future are immense. This Presidency offers a unique opportunity to steer EU policies toward fostering a thriving digital ecosystem, one that prioritises the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Poland has earned a reputation as one of the most favourable places in the EU for startups, thanks to its vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, favourable policies, skilled workforce, and access to venture [...]
In U.S. v. Apple, Defensive DoJ Still Can’t State a Claim
On November 20, 2024, the Department of Justice (DoJ) defended its antitrust lawsuit against Apple at an oral argument around Apple’s motion to dismiss (MTD). At several points, DoJ backpedaled, insisting to the judge that no, that’s not what our complaint was saying. We are not pursuing that claim. We never argued that. In all of its efforts to define what its complaint was not, DoJ never got around to articulating exactly what the complaint was supposed to do, [...]
Always Be Filing: ACT | The App Association Filing Activity December 2024
Throughout the year, our policy team submits filings with government bodies worldwide to advocate for a regulatory environment that inspires and rewards innovation. From issues around regulating artificial intelligence to digital trade, our team is ACTive on a wide range of topics that could have a positive or negative impact on our small business members driving the app economy. Below is a roundup of our filings from around the globe this past month. Title: Epic v. Google Amicus Brief [...]