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Efosa Udinmwen

3D printed weapon templates have gone mainstream - and it's as bad as you think

Ghost Guns.
  • Police are now tracing ghost guns by identifying microscopic toolmarks left by 3D printer hardware
  • Thingiverse is using automation to block the upload of dangerous weapon blueprint files
  • Lawmakers want 3D printer makers to build in AI tools that block firearm printing

The rapid spread of 3D-printed gun templates online is drawing scrutiny from law enforcement and lawmakers, as regulators begin to deal with the unintended consequences of accessible digital manufacturing.

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