NIH’s National Library of Medicine (National Library of Medicine) is now using an AI system, known as TrialGPT, to predict patient eligibility for clinical trials fedscoop.com/how-nihs-natio…

Small businesses and startups are the backbone of our economy — our ltr to Ways and Means Committee &  Ways and Means Democrats urges United States Trade Representative to listen to #smallbiz & recognize that digital trade boosts America’s economic competition and innovation, every day.

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hAPPy #MemberMonday ! Trish Thomas, principal and lead strategist of member company Akamai Strategy, participated in an #IP workshop hosted by #WIPO in Trinidad and Tobago. We’re so proud to see our members positively impact the global app economy.

🩺 the current American healthcare landscape is in need of support. 🤖 #AI is a potential solution to ease the burden of challenges, but its integration into #healthcare must be supported by policymakers. link in bio to learn more 🔗

ICYMI: The App Association's Caleb Williamson moderated a panel on the privacy and security risks of age verification for children with panelists Eric Goldman (he/him), Willmary 👸🏾, and Jane Horvath at @privacypros' #GPS24 techpolicy.press/industry-repre…

ICYMI: Graham Dufault breaks down DoJ's antitrust case taking on the iPhone.

In summary, 'each count would deprioritize small app companies’ interest in the managed marketplaces that competition itself has produced.'

Read on here:

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#AI regulation an either help or harm the #SMEs driving the global digital evolution. We will continue to advocate for harms-based and scaled risk management concepts across the #EU and #UK , emphasising the importance of considering SMEs’ unique needs. actonline.org/2024/02/29/ai-…

Statement from App Association president Morgan Reed: The USTR 2024 NTE report on foreign #trade barriers failed to properly call out digital trade barriers hurting American #SmallBusiness & preventing fair competition. More here: actonline.org/2024/03/29/ust…

🚨 #PAFACA aims to block foreign apps, but #OAMA & #AICOA could make enforcement tricky. will new laws open doors for banned apps to return? learn more here: loom.ly/npYLMDk

ever wondered how the FTC's maneuvers could be a masterclass in stifling #mergers ? 🚫💼 keep scrolling to learn more #insights from our blog 'Killing Commerce for Dummies: A How-To Manual from the FTC' and uncover how these strategies impact entrepreneurs and the #AppEconomy .

👩‍💻 in honor of #WHM , we're celebrating some women-owned organizations and member companies in this week's #TechTok . 👓 learn how these businesses are helping to drive change, equity, and innovation. read more here: loom.ly/5wLHTJg

#GAI can help streamline operations and foster innovation, yet, concerns about misuse have led to legislative proposals such as the No AI FRAUD Act. 🤖 learn how the Act may stifle innovation for #SMEs . read more here: loom.ly/wHxXEbA

🌐 #SmallBusiness ' future is at stake! 🌐 the #WTO decision on the e-commerce moratorium could profoundly impact #MSMEs ' ability to innovate and create jobs globally. learn why this is crucial for the #DigitalEconomy : actonline.org/2024/02/27/sma…

❗it's #MemberMonday during #WHM , and we're featuring woman-owned member company Animated Technologies! learn more about their work below ⬇️

🔎 #ai is transforming healthcare, tackling challenges from aging populations to workforce shortages. discover how AI enhances patient care, reduces costs, and supports #healthcare professionals ⬇️ loom.ly/A1B4vm0

Quick thread here on @justiceATR v. @apple.

This complaint doesn’t even attempt to hide that it’s responding to grievances from corporate giants. Each count helps specific, large competitors, and abuses small app companies.

Today, Antitrust Division filed a lawsuit that appears to challenge foundational features of app distribution.

The complaint reflects the grievances of the largest companies in the app economy and casts aside #smallbiz objections. Our stmt here:

“We are engaging in this process because we recognize that gatekeepers must comply with #DMA , and we are tracking that compliance to ensure that #SMEs can still rely on platforms for reduced overhead, instant consumer trust, and access to a global market.” linkedin.com/pulse/dawn-dma…

empowering women in tech this #WomensHistoryMonth ! 🌟 discover how our future workforce is getting STEAM-Y with initiatives promoting diversity in #STEM and #STEAM education. loom.ly/5wLHTJg

The FTC's request to bifurcate its #antitrust suit against #AMZN is part of a broader effort to prohibit the online marketplace model, while hiding the real-world consequences of doing so for #smallbiz and consumers.

My latest on this here:

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