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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Department of Justice Search Suit Jeopardizes the App Ecosystem
Read more: Department of Justice Search Suit Jeopardizes the App EcosystemIn 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company’s payments to device manufacturers to make Google their default search engine violated antitrust…
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Co-Founder Jake Ward Returns to Developers Alliance, Takes on New Leadership Role
Read more: Co-Founder Jake Ward Returns to Developers Alliance, Takes on New Leadership RoleWard to chair new board spearheading state and federal advocacy efforts WASHINGTON (Jan. 30, 2025) — The Developers Alliance today announced Jake Ward will chair a new board of directors…
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A New Beginning: Developers Alliance Co-Founder Returns at Critical Time for Developers
Read more: A New Beginning: Developers Alliance Co-Founder Returns at Critical Time for DevelopersDevelopers Alliance co-founder and former CEO Jake Ward is returning to serve as the Chair of the organization’s Board. Jake stepped away from the Alliance in 2017 to found Data…
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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…
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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