New York’s 3D Printing Crackdown: Security or Surveillance?

New York’s latest budget proposal could fundamentally change how 3D printers work—requiring built-in software that scans and blocks certain designs. Supporters say it’s about stopping ghost guns. Critics say it opens the door to surveillance and limits innovation.

In this episode, we break down what’s actually in the proposal, why it’s raising alarms across the tech community, and what it could mean for the future of user-controlled technology.

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Stop New York’s Attack on 3D Printing
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/stop-new-yorks-attack-3d-printing

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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Shared Security Podcast authored by Tom Eston. Read the original post at: https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/27/new-yorks-3d-printing-crackdown-security-or-surveillance/

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