"Mandating algorithmic print-blocking software on 3D printers and CNC machines is just wishful thinking. People illegally printing ghost guns and accessories today will have no qualms with undetectably breaking another law to bypass censoring algorithms."
"The overwhelming majority of 3D-printer users do not engage in illegal activities, yet they will be affected by these restrictive measures that limit their creative and practical uses of the technology."
Legislative proposals in several U.S. states aim to enforce print-blocking software on 3D printers, restricting their functionality to prevent the creation of certain shapes deemed inappropriate. This move threatens the open commons that 3D printing has fostered, impacting innovation and accessibility. The requirement for manufacturers to ensure compliance with these restrictions could lead to criminal penalties for users who bypass them. Such measures are seen as ineffective, as those intent on illegal printing will likely find ways around these restrictions, undermining the intended goals of the legislation.
Read at Electronic Frontier Foundation
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