Comment by leshokunin
5 hours ago
Between the 3D printed weapons and the AI CSAM, this year is already shaping up to be wild in terms of misuses of technology. I suppose that’s one downside of adoption.
5 hours ago
Between the 3D printed weapons and the AI CSAM, this year is already shaping up to be wild in terms of misuses of technology. I suppose that’s one downside of adoption.
The main "3D printed weapons" scare was years ago. The current thing is just a blip.
How are 3D printed weapons a misuse?
I believe the parent poster was referring to recent efforts in New York State to require licensure and background checks to purchase a 3D printer [1]
[1] https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2228