Compared to other 3D printer laws proposed this year, California’s is the most…
Compared to other 3D printer laws proposed this year, California’s is the most troubling. It criminalizes open source, reduces consumer choice, and creates a new bureaucratic burden. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/dangers-californias-legislation-censor-3d-printing #opensource #3dprinting #AB2047
The Dangers of California’s Legislation to Censor 3D Printing
California’s bill, AB 2047, will not only mandate censorware on all 3D printers; it will also criminalize the use of open-source alternatives. Repeating the mistakes of DRM won’t make anyone safer, but it will hurt innovation in the state and risks a slew of new consumer harms ranging from surveillance to platform lock-in. California must stand with creators and reject this legislation before it’s too late.
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@eff you left out the fact it’s unenforceable — plans for 3D printers have been around for 20+ years. Is CA going to police all the parts you can use to make a 3D printer from scratch?
@eff California sure is making a lot of stupid moves lately. Gavin is acting like drump and his ilk with moves like this and with the adoption of OS age verification. California used to be more open and FOSS friendly (or faked it well enough to seem welcoming and smart). #RecallGavin #BoycottCalifornia