Tech Swamp

ACT | The App Association
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Tech Swamp

Listen to monthly episodes of Tech Swamp for global tech policy and business headlines, tidbits of tech history, and topical policy deep-dives on legislation and regulation in the U.S., EU, UK, and around the globe!

  1. 15小时前

    The Deep End: Wearables, Wellness, and Health Equity

    This month on Tech Swamp, we’re diving into how wearable tech is revolutionizing healthcare for underserved communities, tackling everything from chronic illness to disease prevention. But with cost and accessibility challenges still in the way, could bills like the WEAR IT Act break down these barriers? Join us as we unpack the potential of wearables to save lives, reduce healthcare costs, and level the playing field in health access.

    59 分钟

  2. 2024/12/18

    2024 Global Tech Policy Wrap-Up

    In our final episode of 2024, we reflect on the year’s major tech policy shifts affecting SMEs, developers, and innovators. From SEP licensing, digital trade, and AI regulation to data privacy and cybersecurity, we cover the challenges and wins that shaped the app economy. We also want to hear from you! Complete our end-of-year survey (link in show notes) for a chance to win a guest spot on Global Tech Swamp. Listen now and join us as we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025!

    15 分钟

  3. 2024/11/26

    Elections Around the Globe: The Small Business POV

    We’re diving into the ripple effects of 2024’s major elections on tech policy and small business innovation. From the EU’s shifting regulatory priorities to the UK’s post-election opportunities for SMEs and the evolving U.S. digital trade and AI landscape, we explore what these changes mean for startups and entrepreneurs in the app economy. Join your hosts as they unpack key policy shifts, challenges, and opportunities with insights from our expert policy teams worldwide. Whether you’re navigating new compliance hurdles or looking to scale globally, this episode offers critical takeaways to help you stay ahead in an increasingly interconnected world.

    41 分钟

  4. 2024/10/31

    Guardians of Privacy: Platform Protections vs. Policy Pressures

    In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re discussing critical cybersecurity issues, diving into topics around data privacy, encryption, and the impact of current and proposed regulations on digital security. Developer and ACT | The App Association member representative Mitchel Volkering joins the discussion to provide insights on encryption, the importance of secure platform-provided tools, and the risks posed by underregulated app marketplaces, especially for vulnerable users like children and teens. Join us for more on practical steps policymakers and users alike can take to enhance digital security.

    33 分钟

  5. 2024/09/26

    Unfog the Tech Swamp: How Greenly is Driving Sustainability

    In this month’s special crossover with the Unfog the Climate podcast, we’re chatting with Alexis Normand from ACT | The App Association member company Greenly, a global small business leading the charge on sustainability and carbon tracking. Alexis dives into Greenly’s mission, the importance of carbon reporting, and how our partnership aims to help small businesses comply with carbon reporting guidelines. We also touch on how green tech intersects with standard-essential patent (SEPs) licensing, highlighting how a fair SEP licensing framework is crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) driving eco-friendly innovations.

    26 分钟

  6. 2024/08/28

    Chelsea Thomas Takes Stockholm: A Deep Dive on the Relationship between EU’s Policy Environment and Innovation

    Jonas Almeling, self-proclaimed ecosystem strategist, innovation leader, and startup scaling expert, joins Chelsea Thomas, executive director here at ACT | The App Association, for a deep-dive discussion into the EU’s relationship with regulation and innovation. Jonas and Chelsea outline the pros and cons of the EU’s regulatory environment for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and discuss how entrepreneurs can join movements that advocate for the small business perspective.

    50 分钟

  7. 2024/07/31

    Balancing Innovation and Regulation: The Impact of the Regulatory Environment

    In this episode, we delve into the global regulatory environment and its profound impact on small business success. We’ll talk through how certain regulations can delay the rollout of cutting-edge features, introduce security risks, and affect consumer trust. We'll also discuss how these regulations shape venture capital investment and global competitiveness. Don't miss our upcoming deep dive with ACT | The App Association’s executive director, Chelsea Thomas, where we'll explore these issues in even greater detail before the end of the summer.

    17 分钟

  8. 2024/06/27

    AI ArchiTECHS: Small Businesses, Big Impact, and How to Navigate Regulation

    In this episode, we're exploring how small businesses are the key to responsible AI adoption and why a regulatory environment that rewards and inspires innovation is essential for them to thrive. Later, we’re joined by Trish Thomas from member company Akamai Strategy for a deep dive into a current regulatory environment that, if not addressed, could stifle AI and IoT innovation for decades to come.

    34 分钟
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Listen to monthly episodes of Tech Swamp for global tech policy and business headlines, tidbits of tech history, and topical policy deep-dives on legislation and regulation in the U.S., EU, UK, and around the globe!

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    ACT | The App Association
  • 活跃年份
    2018年 - 2025年
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    113
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