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 [...]
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 unique challenges faced by SMEs and underscores the importance of policies that foster innovation and growth. Read the full letter below to see how we advocate for a more supportive environment for SMEs in tech. To: Professor Mario Draghi, former Prime Minister of Italy and [...]
Identifying Key Components of a Successful Tech Hub
The concept of a "tech hub" has evolved into much more than a campaign buzzword or a geographical location. It represents a dynamic ecosystem where talent, innovation, and connectivity converge to drive progress and prosperity. Whether you're a founder looking to launch your startup, a venture capitalist seeking promising investment opportunities, or an elected official aiming to foster economic growth, understanding the key components of a thriving tech hub is essential. While there is no uniform definition of a tech [...]
Talent Hubs and Tech Hubs: Settling the Chicken-and-Egg Debate
In the world of economic development and innovation, the relationship between talent hubs and tech hubs is often likened to the age-old question of the chicken and the egg. Which should come first: the talent that fuels technological innovation or the tech ecosystem that attracts and nurtures the talent? Unlike the chicken and egg conundrum, we can settle this debate here and now: talent hubs must come first, and they are a necessary precondition for the development of tech hubs. [...]