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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Big Tax Deduction for Developers is Back
Read more: Big Tax Deduction for Developers is BackEvery time you download a nifty new app, you’re benefiting from years of costly research and development (R&D) — that is, the data-gathering, designing, testing, troubleshooting, refining, and upgrading —…
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Developers Alliance Opposes OH HB 226
Read more: Developers Alliance Opposes OH HB 226On behalf of the Developers Alliance, the leading advocate for developers, the companies they build, and the industries that rely on them, we write to express strong opposition to House…
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Developers Alliance Announces Partnership with Consumer App Circle
Read more: Developers Alliance Announces Partnership with Consumer App CircleCollaboration will further promote developer success WASHINGTON (June 10, 2025)—The Developers Alliance today announced its partnership with the Consumer App Circle to provide developers with the tools and resources they…
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Developers Alliance Comments on Closing Remarks in Google Search Remedies Trial
Read more: Developers Alliance Comments on Closing Remarks in Google Search Remedies TrialWASHINGTON (May 28, 2025) — Developers Alliance Board Chair Jake Ward offers the following statement before closing arguments begin tomorrow in the Google Search remedies trial. “In just the past…
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DOJ’s Radical Remedies Request Threatens Developers, Web Security, and Consumers
Read more: DOJ’s Radical Remedies Request Threatens Developers, Web Security, and ConsumersIn late April, the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened the remedies phase of the Google Search case. Last year, the DOJ proposed radical remedies that would go far beyond the…
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Developer Economics: How Public Policy Can Help Developers Succeed
Read more: Developer Economics: How Public Policy Can Help Developers SucceedOverview: A survey of 1,250 U.S. app-based business leaders (app leaders), defined as decision makers in businesses where a product(s) or service(s) is delivered through an app, or an app-supported…
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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