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Temu Complicates the FTC’s Antitrust Case Against Amazon

In the global race to create the best curated online marketplace (COM), every week seems to bring fresh developments that complicate the picture for enforcers and policymakers. Lawsuits and regulatory proposals to eliminate or restrain the management functions of COMs, from retail storefronts to app stores, should account for ever-evolving realities. But often, these governmental juggernauts are too far down the tracks to slow down, and the officials driving the trains have no choice but to wave inconvenient developments away [...]

Statement from ACT | The App Association UK Country Manager Stephen Tulip regarding the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s decision on Amazon’s £3 billion investment into Anthropic

Oct 2, 2024 — Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement from Stephen Tulip regarding the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s decision on Amazon’s £3 billion investment into Anthropic: ‘Success for a startup or small business can take many forms, including partnerships or being acquired by a larger company with the resources and knowledge to improve the product and promote it to a wider audience. Regulatory interventions should be based on strong evidence demonstrating harm to competition. ‘We [...]

A Scroll Down Memory Lane: September 2024’s Member Mondays

ACT | The App Association’s members are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging technology to create meaningful solutions that drive positive change. Each month, we spotlight these trailblazing small businesses through our Member Monday series. Throughout September, or SEPstember as we like to call it, we introduced you to a sampling of our members who are connecting physical devices with software, showcasing how they continue to harness the power of technology for good. From addressing agricultural sustainability and healthcare innovation [...]

Broadband Equity: What a COVID Accessibility Program Told Us About Disproportionate Access

The global pandemic of 2020 did more than disrupt our daily lives—it unraveled fragile seams in our national fabric. Suddenly, our world became more isolated, restricted, and dependent on technology than ever before. Schools, once teeming with talkative students, grocery stores where old friends would meet by chance, and parks buzzing with future leaders and aspiring athletes, suddenly fell silent, replaced by Zoom calls, computer screens, and tired eyes. As many lamented the loss of in-person interactions, a greater national [...]

Serving the Public Good with Nuanced AI Policymaking

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another tech trend. It holds tremendous promise for society. From detecting tumors invisible to the human eye to boosting food production yields and aiding wildlife conservation efforts, AI has already had a profound and tangible impact, with even greater potential ahead. In healthcare, AI tools like Mia are revolutionizing early cancer detection, giving patients a better chance of recovery and reducing the need for invasive treatments. In agriculture, programs like India’s Saagu Baagu use [...]

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