IAP Joins Call for Senate to Pass the Open App Markets Act

The Internet Accountability Project has recently backed the Open App Markets Act, signaling a push for more fairness and openness in the app store marketplace. The Act aims to address the dominance of Apple and Google in the industry, highlighting the need for competition and innovation. The bipartisan legislation has garnered support from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with a letter emphasizing the detrimental effects of the current monopolistic control on app developers and consumers.

According to the letter, Apple and Google's control over the operating systems and app stores of 99% of smartphones globally has led to a lack of checks and balances, stifling innovation and competition. The Act seeks to level the playing field for small developers and provide consumers with more choices and lower prices. However, the letter also warns of potential opposition from Big Tech, who may attempt to discredit the legislation through fear-mongering tactics.

The letter concludes by underscoring the need to introduce competition back into the market and highlights the benefits that the Open App Markets Act can bring. The full letter detailing the coalition's support for the Act can be accessed online. The Internet Accountability Project is a nonprofit conservative advocacy group that aims to hold Big Tech accountable for various unethical practices.

Their support for the Open App Markets Act reflects a broader effort to address issues related to privacy, bias, and anti-competitive behavior within the tech industry.