{"id":34694,"date":"2022-03-29T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/?p=34694"},"modified":"2022-03-28T12:32:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T18:32:39","slug":"american-innovation-and-choice-online-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/american-innovation-and-choice-online-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Was ist der \"American Innovation and Choice Online Act\"?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">...und wie kann sich das auf Ihr kleines Unternehmen auswirken?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>W\u00e4hrend der digitale Markt w\u00e4chst, wollen viele Gesetzgeber die Macht der Technologiegiganten verringern. Aufgrund der Gr\u00f6\u00dfe und des Einflusses dieser Unternehmen argumentieren die Beamten, dass es wichtig ist, die <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kleine Unternehmen zu sch\u00fctzen<\/a> und Verbraucher.\u00a0<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da597ed5c74\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">WAS IST INNEN<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Umschalten auf<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da597ed5c74\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/american-innovation-and-choice-online-act\/#%E2%80%A6and_how_can_it_affect_your_small_business\" >...und wie kann sich das auf Ihr kleines Unternehmen auswirken?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/american-innovation-and-choice-online-act\/#An_Introduction_to_the_American_Innovation_and_Choice_Online_Act_AICOA\" >Eine Einf\u00fchrung in den American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/american-innovation-and-choice-online-act\/#How_the_AICOA_Could_Impact_Small_Business_Owners\" >Wie sich die AICOA auf Kleinunternehmer auswirken k\u00f6nnte<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/american-innovation-and-choice-online-act\/#Conclusion\" >Schlussfolgerung<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Vor kurzem hat die <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/senate-bill\/2992\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Amerikanisches Gesetz \u00fcber Innovation und Wahlfreiheit im Internet\">Amerikanisches Gesetz \u00fcber Innovation und Wahlfreiheit im Internet<\/a> (AICOA) vorgeschlagen, um die Kontrolle der gro\u00dfen Technologieunternehmen zu begrenzen. Wenn es verabschiedet wird, <strong>diese Gesetzgebung w\u00fcrde die Selbstreferenzierung in Unternehmen wie Amazon oder Google verhindern<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In diesem Beitrag werden wir das Ziel der AICOA er\u00f6rtern. Dann zeigen wir Ihnen, wie er sich auf Ihr kleines Unternehmen auswirken k\u00f6nnte. Fangen wir an!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Introduction_to_the_American_Innovation_and_Choice_Online_Act_AICOA\"><\/span>Eine Einf\u00fchrung in den American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Das AICOA ist ein Gesetzentwurf, der am 18. Oktober 2021 von \u00fcberparteilichen Senatoren vorgeschlagen wurde. Mit diesem Gesetz soll verhindert werden, dass Tech-Giganten ihren Einfluss zur Benachteiligung kleinerer Konkurrenten nutzen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dieses Gesetz gilt f\u00fcr <strong>\u201cerfasste Plattformen\u201d, d.h. Online-Unternehmen mit mindestens 50 Millionen monatlich aktiven Nutzern oder 100.000 monatlichen Gesch\u00e4ftsnutzern.<\/strong> Sollte das Gesetz verabschiedet werden, w\u00fcrde es gro\u00dfe Unternehmen wie Amazon, Apple, Alphabet und Meta betreffen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Die Senatoren haben dieses Gesetz eingebracht, um zu verhindern, dass gro\u00dfe Unternehmen f\u00fcr ihre eigenen Produkte werben. Wenn ein Unternehmen seine Produkte gegen\u00fcber anderen Wettbewerbern bevorzugt, kann es mit zivilrechtlichen Strafen belegt werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Einer der Senatoren, die diesen Gesetzentwurf eingebracht haben, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennedy.senate.gov\/public\/2021\/10\/kennedy-klobuchar-grassley-introduce-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-to-rein-in-big-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Senator John Kennedy<\/a>, Er behauptet, dass dies die Auswahl f\u00fcr die Verbraucher erweitern wird. Ihm zufolge w\u00fcrde dieser Gesetzentwurf dazu beitragen, \u201cden Verbrauchern mehr M\u00f6glichkeiten zu wettbewerbsf\u00e4higen Preisen von Online-Unternehmen zu bieten, was die amerikanische Wirtschaft am besten leisten sollte\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M\u00f6gliche Vor- und Nachteile der AICOA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nun, da Sie den American Innovation and Choice Online Act kennen, lassen Sie uns einige m\u00f6gliche Vor- und Nachteile dieses Gesetzes er\u00f6rtern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vorteile:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unterst\u00fctzer <\/strong>der AICOA argumentieren, dass es die Macht der gro\u00dfen Technologieunternehmen einschr\u00e4nken w\u00fcrde. Durch die Verhinderung der Selbstreferenzierung k\u00f6nnte dieses Gesetz kleineren Unternehmen zu mehr Sichtbarkeit und Umsatz verhelfen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industriegruppen wie die <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inddist.com\/associations\/news\/22005741\/naw-voices-support-of-antitrust-legislation-addressing-amazons-abuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Nationale Vereinigung von Gro\u00dfh\u00e4ndlern und Verteilern (NAW)\">Nationale Vereinigung von Gro\u00dfh\u00e4ndlern und Verteilern (NAW)<\/a>  behaupten, dass gro\u00dfe Technologieunternehmen den E-Commerce-Markt kontrollieren und missbrauchen. Dieser \u00fcberparteiliche Gesetzentwurf k\u00f6nnte diese Bedenken ausr\u00e4umen und den Verbrauchern den Zugang zu Produkten von kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen erm\u00f6glichen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nachteile:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Obwohl dieser Gesetzentwurf einige Vorteile bieten k\u00f6nnte, gibt es einige Widerst\u00e4nde. <strong>Einspruchsf\u00fchrer <\/strong>des Gesetzentwurfs besagen, dass die AICOA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/opinion\/articles\/2022-01-28\/the-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-is-a-bipartisan-bad-idea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"den Verbrauchern aktiv schaden\">den Verbrauchern aktiv schaden<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Einige Unternehmen, wie z. B. Amazon, suchen nach billigeren Optionen f\u00fcr ihre Kunden. Dieses Gesetz k\u00f6nnte sie daran hindern, diese Dienstleistung zu erbringen. Anstatt Produkte zu finden, die den Verbrauchern gefallen, k\u00f6nnten gro\u00dfe Technologieunternehmen anfangen, Produkte auf der Grundlage von Regierungsvorschriften zu empfehlen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zum Beispiel, <a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/fulfillment-by-amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Auftragsabwicklung durch Amazon\">Auftragsabwicklung durch Amazon<\/a> weniger Produkte als f\u00fcr Amazon Prime geeignet kennzeichnen, was zu <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/policy-news-views\/amazon-statement-on-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"weniger Optionen f\u00fcr K\u00e4ufer\">weniger Optionen f\u00fcr K\u00e4ufer<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-1024x309.png\" alt=\"Fulfillment by Amazon. \" class=\"wp-image-34822\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-1024x309.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-1536x463.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-564x170.png 564w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-840x253.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-1216x367.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-700x211.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-156x47.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-1080x326.png 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon.png 1671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Au\u00dferdem k\u00f6nnte dieses Szenario kleine Unternehmen daran hindern, auf Amazon zu verkaufen. Dadurch k\u00f6nnten die Gesamteinnahmen einiger Unternehmen sinken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_AICOA_Could_Impact_Small_Business_Owners\"><\/span>Wie sich die AICOA auf Kleinunternehmer auswirken k\u00f6nnte<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Auch wenn das AICOA auf gro\u00dfe Technologieunternehmen abzielt, k\u00f6nnte es sich auf kleine Unternehmen auswirken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Derzeit haben kleine Unternehmen Zugang zu <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/blog\/10-free-marketing-tools-from-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"hilfreiche Marketinginstrumente\">hilfreiche Marketinginstrumente<\/a> wie Google Search, Google Maps und Google My Business. Mit diesen kostenlosen Diensten k\u00f6nnen Sie Informationen \u00fcber Ihr Gesch\u00e4ft anzeigen und auf Online-Bewertungen reagieren:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews.png\" alt=\"Google Small Business Review\" class=\"wp-image-34764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews.png 773w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews-240x170.png 240w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews-156x110.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wenn dieser Gesetzesentwurf verabschiedet wird, kann es Google verboten werden, diese wichtigen Informationen aufzulisten. Tools wie Google Maps <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/outreach-initiatives\/public-policy\/the-harmful-consequences-of-congresss-anti-tech-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">m\u00f6glicherweise nicht richtig integriert werden<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dies hat zur Folge, dass Online-Nutzer bei der Suche nach lokalen Unternehmen m\u00f6glicherweise keine relevanten Informationen wie \u00d6ffnungszeiten, Standorte und Kontaktinformationen sehen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-1024x547.png\" alt=\"Google Suche kleine Unternehmen\" class=\"wp-image-34765\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-318x170.png 318w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-840x449.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-700x374.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-156x83.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-1080x577.png 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses.png 1118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Das AICOA k\u00f6nnte jedoch einige Vorteile haben. Wenn es verabschiedet wird, k\u00f6nnte es Ihrem kleinen Unternehmen helfen, auf dem digitalen Markt mit gro\u00dfen Technologieunternehmen zu konkurrieren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00dcber 35 kleine und mittlere Unternehmen <a href=\"https:\/\/wesupportsb2992.medium.com\/re-s-2992-the-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-f49cc61abd87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">den Gesetzentwurf unterst\u00fctzen<\/a> weil es auf Selbstreferenzierung abzielt. In einem Schreiben an den Justizausschuss des Senats erkl\u00e4rten die Unternehmer, dass dies \u201czur Wiederherstellung des Wettbewerbs auf dem digitalen Markt und zur Beseitigung von Hindernissen f\u00fcr die Verbraucher bei der Auswahl der von ihnen gew\u00fcnschten Dienste beitragen\u201d k\u00f6nne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wenn gro\u00dfe Technologieunternehmen wie Amazon weiter wachsen, k\u00f6nnten sie den elektronischen Handel dominieren und es f\u00fcr kleinere Unternehmen unm\u00f6glich machen, zu konkurrieren. Dieses neue Gesetz k\u00f6nnte die Macht der gro\u00dfen Unternehmen einschr\u00e4nken und es den Verbrauchern erm\u00f6glichen, kleinere Unternehmen zu unterst\u00fctzen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Schlussfolgerung<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hier ist eine kurze Zusammenfassung. Der American Innovation and Choice Act (AICOA) k\u00f6nnte im Falle seiner Verabschiedung die folgenden \u00c4nderungen bewirken: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gro\u00dfe Technologieunternehmen w\u00e4ren nicht mehr in der Lage, ihre Produkte gegen\u00fcber der Konkurrenz zu bewerben. <\/li><li>Dies k\u00f6nnte dazu f\u00fchren, dass kleine Unternehmen mehr Aufmerksamkeit erhalten.<\/li><li>Aber es k\u00f6nnten auch hilfreiche Instrumente wegfallen. <\/li><li>K\u00f6nnte die Zahl der Wahlm\u00f6glichkeiten f\u00fcr die Verbraucher einschr\u00e4nken.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Haben Sie noch Fragen zu den Auswirkungen des American Innovation and Choice Act auf Ihr Unternehmen? 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Due to the size and influence of these companies, officials argue it's important to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protect small businesses<\/a> and consumers.&nbsp;<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"As the digital marketplace grows, many legislators want to decrease the power of technology giants. Due to the size and influence of these companies, officials argue it's important to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/ways-to-legally-protect-your-online-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protect small businesses<\/a> and consumers.&nbsp;"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Recently, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/senate-bill\/2992\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"American Innovation and Choice Online Act\">American Innovation and Choice Online Act<\/a> (AICOA) has been proposed to limit the control of major tech companies. If passed, <strong>this legislation would prevent self-preferencing in businesses such as Amazon or Google<\/strong>.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Recently, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/senate-bill\/2992\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"American Innovation and Choice Online Act\">American Innovation and Choice Online Act<\/a> (AICOA) has been proposed to limit the control of major tech companies. If passed, <strong>this legislation would prevent self-preferencing in businesses such as Amazon or Google<\/strong>."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>In this post, we\u2019ll discuss the goal of the AICOA. Then, we\u2019ll show you how it could affect your small business. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"In this post, we\u2019ll discuss the goal of the AICOA. Then, we\u2019ll show you how it could affect your small business. Let\u2019s get started!"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Introduction to the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA)<\/h3>","content":"Eine Einf\u00fchrung in den American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA)","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>The AICOA is a bill proposed by bipartisan senators on October 18, 2021. This legislation aims to prevent tech giants from using their influence to disadvantage smaller rivals. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The AICOA is a bill proposed by bipartisan senators on October 18, 2021. This legislation aims to prevent tech giants from using their influence to disadvantage smaller rivals. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>This bill applies to <strong>\"covered platforms\", which are online businesses with at least 50 million monthly active users or 100,000 monthly business users.<\/strong> If passed, the legislation would affect large companies like Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, and Meta. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"This bill applies to <strong>\"covered platforms\", which are online businesses with at least 50 million monthly active users or 100,000 monthly business users.<\/strong> If passed, the legislation would affect large companies like Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, and Meta. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Senators introduced this legislation to prevent large companies from promoting their own products. If a business favors its products over other competitors, it could face civil penalties.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Senators introduced this legislation to prevent large companies from promoting their own products. If a business favors its products over other competitors, it could face civil penalties."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>One of the senators who introduced this bill, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennedy.senate.gov\/public\/2021\/10\/kennedy-klobuchar-grassley-introduce-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-to-rein-in-big-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Senator John Kennedy<\/a>, claims that it will diversify consumer choices. According to him, this bill would \"help offer consumers more options at competitive prices from businesses online, which is what the American economy is supposed to do best\".<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"One of the senators who introduced this bill, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennedy.senate.gov\/public\/2021\/10\/kennedy-klobuchar-grassley-introduce-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-to-rein-in-big-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Senator John Kennedy<\/a>, claims that it will diversify consumer choices. According to him, this bill would \"help offer consumers more options at competitive prices from businesses online, which is what the American economy is supposed to do best\"."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Pros and Cons of the AICOA<\/h4>","content":"M\u00f6gliche Vor- und Nachteile der AICOA","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h4","fontSize":"18px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Now that you're aware of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, let's discuss some possible benefits and drawbacks to this bill. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Now that you're aware of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, let's discuss some possible benefits and drawbacks to this bill. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h5>","content":"Vorteile:","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h5","fontSize":"14px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><strong>Supporters <\/strong>of the AICOA argue that it would limit the power of big tech companies. By preventing self-preferencing, this bill could enable smaller businesses to gain more visibility and sales. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<strong>Supporters <\/strong>of the AICOA argue that it would limit the power of big tech companies. By preventing self-preferencing, this bill could enable smaller businesses to gain more visibility and sales. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Industry groups such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inddist.com\/associations\/news\/22005741\/naw-voices-support-of-antitrust-legislation-addressing-amazons-abuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"National Association of Wholesaler-Distributers (NAW)\">National Association of Wholesaler-Distributers (NAW)<\/a>  claim that big tech companies control and abuse the ecommerce market. This bipartisan bill could address these concerns and allow consumers to access products from small to mid-sized businesses.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Industry groups such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inddist.com\/associations\/news\/22005741\/naw-voices-support-of-antitrust-legislation-addressing-amazons-abuses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"National Association of Wholesaler-Distributers (NAW)\">National Association of Wholesaler-Distributers (NAW)<\/a>  claim that big tech companies control and abuse the ecommerce market. This bipartisan bill could address these concerns and allow consumers to access products from small to mid-sized businesses."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h5>","content":"Nachteile:","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h5","fontSize":"14px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Although this bill could offer some benefits, there has been some resistance. <strong>Opposers <\/strong>of the bill say that the AICOA could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/opinion\/articles\/2022-01-28\/the-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-is-a-bipartisan-bad-idea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"actively harm consumers\">actively harm consumers<\/a>. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Although this bill could offer some benefits, there has been some resistance. <strong>Opposers <\/strong>of the bill say that the AICOA could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/opinion\/articles\/2022-01-28\/the-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-is-a-bipartisan-bad-idea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"actively harm consumers\">actively harm consumers<\/a>. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Some companies, such as Amazon, search for cheaper options for their customers. This bill could prevent them from performing this service. Instead of finding products that may appeal to consumers, big tech companies may start recommending products based on government regulations.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Some companies, such as Amazon, search for cheaper options for their customers. This bill could prevent them from performing this service. Instead of finding products that may appeal to consumers, big tech companies may start recommending products based on government regulations."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/fulfillment-by-amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Fulfillment by Amazon\">Fulfillment by Amazon<\/a> might mark fewer products as eligible for Amazon Prime, leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/policy-news-views\/amazon-statement-on-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"fewer options for buyers\">fewer options for buyers<\/a>:<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/fulfillment-by-amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Fulfillment by Amazon\">Fulfillment by Amazon<\/a> might mark fewer products as eligible for Amazon Prime, leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/policy-news-views\/amazon-statement-on-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"fewer options for buyers\">fewer options for buyers<\/a>:"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-1024x309.png\" alt=\"Fulfillment by Amazon. \" class=\"wp-image-34822\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-1024x309.png","data":{"linkSrc":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon.png","alt":"Fulfillment by Amazon. ","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/fulfillment-by-amazon-1024x309.png","linkDestination":"media","align":"center"},"style":{"width":"800px","height":309,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"sizeSlug":"large","alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Additionally, this scenario could prevent small businesses from selling on Amazon. As such, it could reduce overall revenue for some companies. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Additionally, this scenario could prevent small businesses from selling on Amazon. As such, it could reduce overall revenue for some companies. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the AICOA Could Impact Small Business Owners<\/h3>","content":"Wie sich die AICOA auf Kleinunternehmer auswirken k\u00f6nnte","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h3","fontSize":"21px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Even though the AICOA targets big tech companies, it could impact small businesses. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Even though the AICOA targets big tech companies, it could impact small businesses. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Currently, small companies have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/10-free-marketing-tools-from-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"helpful marketing tools\">helpful marketing tools<\/a> such as Google Search, Google Maps, and Google My Business. These free services enable you to display storefront information and respond to online reviews:<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Currently, small companies have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/10-free-marketing-tools-from-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"helpful marketing tools\">helpful marketing tools<\/a> such as Google Search, Google Maps, and Google My Business. These free services enable you to display storefront information and respond to online reviews:"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews.png\" alt=\"Google small business review\" class=\"wp-image-34764\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews.png","data":{"linkSrc":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews.png","alt":"Google small business review","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Reviews.png","linkDestination":"media","align":"center"},"style":{"width":773,"height":547,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"sizeSlug":"full","alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>If this bill is passed, Google may be prohibited from listing this important information. Tools such as Google Maps <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/outreach-initiatives\/public-policy\/the-harmful-consequences-of-congresss-anti-tech-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">may not integrate properly<\/a>. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If this bill is passed, Google may be prohibited from listing this important information. Tools such as Google Maps <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/outreach-initiatives\/public-policy\/the-harmful-consequences-of-congresss-anti-tech-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">may not integrate properly<\/a>. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>As a result, when online users search for local businesses, they might not see relevant information such as storefront hours, locations, and contact information:<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"As a result, when online users search for local businesses, they might not see relevant information such as storefront hours, locations, and contact information:"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/image","render":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-1024x547.png\" alt=\"Google search small businesses\" class=\"wp-image-34765\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","content":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-1024x547.png","data":{"linkSrc":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses.png","alt":"Google search small businesses","src":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Google-Small-Businesses-1024x547.png","linkDestination":"media","align":"center"},"style":{"width":"800px","height":547,"align":"center","parent_style":{},"sizeSlug":"large","alignSelf":"center"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>However, the AICOA could have some advantages. If passed, it could help your small business compete in the digital marketplace against big tech companies.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"However, the AICOA could have some advantages. If passed, it could help your small business compete in the digital marketplace against big tech companies."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Over 35 small to medium-sized businesses <a href=\"https:\/\/wesupportsb2992.medium.com\/re-s-2992-the-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-f49cc61abd87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">support the bill<\/a> because it targets self-preferencing. In a letter sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee, business owners claimed that it could \"help restore competition in the digital marketplace and remove barriers for consumers to choose the services they want\".<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Over 35 small to medium-sized businesses <a href=\"https:\/\/wesupportsb2992.medium.com\/re-s-2992-the-american-innovation-and-choice-online-act-f49cc61abd87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">support the bill<\/a> because it targets self-preferencing. In a letter sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee, business owners claimed that it could \"help restore competition in the digital marketplace and remove barriers for consumers to choose the services they want\"."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>As big tech companies like Amazon continue to grow, they could dominate ecommerce, making it impossible for smaller businesses to compete. This new bill could limit the power of large companies and allow consumers to support smaller ventures. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"As big tech companies like Amazon continue to grow, they could dominate ecommerce, making it impossible for smaller businesses to compete. This new bill could limit the power of large companies and allow consumers to support smaller ventures. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/heading","render":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>","content":"Schlussfolgerung","data":[],"style":{"align":"left","parent_style":{},"header":"h2","fontSize":"27px"}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Here's a quick breakdown. If passed, the American Innovation and Choice Act (AICOA) could affect the following changes: <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Here's a quick breakdown. If passed, the American Innovation and Choice Act (AICOA) could affect the following changes: "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/list","render":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Big tech companies would no longer be able to promote their products over competitors. <\/li><li>This could lead to more exposure for small businesses.<\/li><li>But it could also eliminate helpful tools. <\/li><li>Could potentially limit the number of choices for consumers.<\/li><\/ul>","content":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gro\u00dfe Technologieunternehmen w\u00e4ren nicht mehr in der Lage, ihre Produkte gegen\u00fcber der Konkurrenz zu bewerben. <\/li><li>Dies k\u00f6nnte dazu f\u00fchren, dass kleine Unternehmen mehr Aufmerksamkeit erhalten.<\/li><li>Aber es k\u00f6nnten auch hilfreiche Instrumente wegfallen. <\/li><li>K\u00f6nnte die Zahl der Wahlm\u00f6glichkeiten f\u00fcr die Verbraucher einschr\u00e4nken.<\/li><\/ul>","data":{"listType":"unordered"},"style":{"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p>Do you have any questions about the impact of the American Innovation and Choice Act on your business? Let us know in the comments section below!<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Do you have any questions about the impact of the American Innovation and Choice Act on your business? Let us know in the comments section below!"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"<p><strong>If you liked this article, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter in the box up to your right!<\/strong><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"<strong>If you liked this article, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter in the box up to your right!<\/strong>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}}],"app_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34694","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/76756"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34694"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34694\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}