New York law requires 3D printers to include gun-blocking technology; California considers similar measure
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Associated Press
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New York has passed a first-of-its-kind law requiring 3D printers sold for home and business use to include technology that blocks them from printing guns. The legislation aims to curb the production of untraceable 'ghost guns' that have been appearing in crimes. California is considering similar measures. However, questions remain about the effectiveness of the blocking technology, as well as concerns over personal privacy and constitutional rights.
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The new requirement, also under consideration in California, attempts to thwart the latest technique for producing untraceable 'ghost guns' that have turned up in crimes.
But there are questions about whether the technology can work and concerns about its effect on personal privacy and constitutional rights.
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