Policy News & Research: Distilled down to what impacts developers.
Newly introduced bills in Washington. Regulatory changes out of the European Union. Big decisions can have a big impact on the developer community and the companies that count on them. From quick-hit synopses to in-depth research, we break it all down so you’re never in the dark.
All The Latest News
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End of the Road
Read more: End of the RoadAfter a decade of advocating for the developer community, the time has come to wind down the Developers Alliance. For some of you, this may come as a shock. As…
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Digital Markets Act: Unlocking the Potential of Interoperability for Developers and Consumers Recording
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Developers Alliance Joins Call for EU Policymakers to Swiftly Adopt the Extension of the Interim ePrivacy Derogation
Read more: Developers Alliance Joins Call for EU Policymakers to Swiftly Adopt the Extension of the Interim ePrivacy DerogationDevelopers Alliance has co-signed, together with 52 tech associations and child rights organizations, a statement calling on the European Parliament to support the Commission and the Council commitment to swiftly…
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Developers Alliance’s Reaction to the Political Agreement on the New EU Law on Liability for Defective Products
Read more: Developers Alliance’s Reaction to the Political Agreement on the New EU Law on Liability for Defective ProductsThe European Parliament and the Council of the EU have reached a political agreement on the updated directive on liability for defective products, which for the first time will specifically…
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Developers Alliance files Amicus Brief to Argue that Algorithms are Protected by the First Amendment
Read more: Developers Alliance files Amicus Brief to Argue that Algorithms are Protected by the First AmendmentThe Developers Alliance, along with SIIA, filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court to aid the Justices in understanding that the algorithms and code developers create to perform…
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A Busy Regulatory End of the Year in Europe
Read more: A Busy Regulatory End of the Year in EuropeThe November & December 2023 European Policy Update Artificial Intelligence Act EU lawmakers have struck a deal on the AI Act after 36 hours of intense negotiations over three days….
Recent Research & In-depth Analysis
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STEM Forward to the AI and Sustainability Age
Read more: STEM Forward to the AI and Sustainability AgeSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has become the cornerstone of innovation in a world that is changing quickly due to technological breakthroughs. It influences how we work, live, and…
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Tech Policy Shapes How European Developers Vote (Infographic)
Read more: Tech Policy Shapes How European Developers Vote (Infographic)Developers’ voting decisions, influenced by candidates’ tech industry stances, underscore the importance of this issue to the developer community. Bridging the gap between policymakers and the tech industry is crucial…
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US Software Developers are Engaged on Public Policy (Infographic)
Read more: US Software Developers are Engaged on Public Policy (Infographic)Digital Economy workers are active, engaged, and opinionated Software developers are a vocal and engaged group regarding tech policy. They participate in online campaigns and discussions at work and believe…
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A race to the finish line: Where does key legislation stand in Congress?
Read more: A race to the finish line: Where does key legislation stand in Congress?It is time to take stock of the legislation we have been tracking in Congress. In an era of unprecedented techlash, most of the legislation on our radar would harm developers and the products they are creating.
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The Competition to Regulate Competition
Read more: The Competition to Regulate CompetitionGlobal regulators are in a race, and developers may very well be the losers.
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“Everything you see on the internet is true.” – Abraham Lincoln
Read more: “Everything you see on the internet is true.” – Abraham LincolnThat’s not Lincoln. It’s Nicolas Cage. This photo could be animated and speaking, all in a matter of minutes, thanks to machine learning.
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