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 Printinghttps://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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AndyC

Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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