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 [...]
Event Recap: Discussing AI, IoT, SEPs, and more at the Smart Cities Connect Conference
On December 4, 2024, ACT | The App Association participated in the Smart Cities Connect Conference in Austin, Texas. The Smart Cities Connect Conference is the largest gathering of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and services companies working within cities around the globe. Our panel, moderated by Caitlin Irr (App Association), explored the intersection of IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), and standard-essential patents (SEPs) in creating both smarter and greener tech and talent hubs. Our discussion shed light on the [...]
New Digital Rules are Here – and So Are More Compliance Burdens for SMEs
The European Union recently published two new pieces of legislation in the Official Journal of the European Union — the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the Product Liability Directive (PLD). Together, these regulations create a new framework for digital products, aiming to enhance digital trust and accountability. But for small businesses in the app economy—already navigating a complex web of compliance requirements—these changes introduce even more challenges. Understanding these regulations now is essential to mitigate risk and maintain access to the [...]