Morgan Reed Executive Director of The App Association (ACT) | The App Association (ACT)
The App Association has expressed its support ahead of the upcoming House Judiciary Committee hearing, "Artificial Intelligence: Examining Trends in Innovation and Competition." The association represents small business developers who are at the forefront of AI development, creating tools to enhance healthcare delivery, boost local economies, and tackle practical challenges within communities.
Morgan Reed, President of the App Association, emphasized the importance of a regulatory environment conducive to the growth of small businesses. Reed stated, "Small businesses are on the frontlines of AI innovation—and they need a regulatory environment that fuels growth, not one that creates unnecessary and business-killing roadblocks.” He warned against adopting European-style regulations, arguing that they could lead to reduced investment and fewer startups in the U.S.
The United States has historically thrived in innovation by fostering a pro-growth legal framework. The App Association cautioned that excessive antitrust enforcement or broad regulatory measures could inhibit the very innovators the policymakers aim to support. The association believes that with appropriate conditions, American startups will continue to innovate and affirm the country's leadership in technological innovation.
The App Association urged continued support for policies that promote competition through opportunity rather than restriction. The association represents a global community of small and medium-sized technology companies, supporting entrepreneurs and developers in various industries by advocating for policies that stimulate innovation.