3d printing / a.b. 2047 / drm

California’s proposed A.B. 2047 would require algorithmic “print-blocking” software on all 3D printers and make circumventing it a misdemeanor, effectively criminalizing third-party and open-source firmware. Critics warn the law would mirror harmful DRM dynamics—locking users into manufacturer ecosystems, imposing platform fees, forcing planned obsolescence, shrinking the second-hand market, and criminalizing security and repair research. The bill targets a perceived ghost-gun risk but is unlikely to stop illegal weapon production while raising compliance costs that advantage large incumbents and stifle startups and hobbyists. If passed, A.B. 2047 could chill innovation, weaken competition, increase surveillance and cybersecurity risks, and set a precedent for more restrictive device controls.

California AB 2047 would require 3D-printer makers to run state-certified algorithms that detect and block print jobs for firearm components, a move intended to curb home-manufactured "ghost guns." The Electronic Frontier Foundation warns the mandate is technically infeasible, will push users toward closed proprietary slicer software, and could enable widespread surveillance of printing activity. EFF experts Cliff Braun and Rory Mir argue the detection can be trivially evaded by small tweaks to models or G-code and that the law would criminalize loading alternative software, undermining open source ecosystems. They also warn the blacklist could creep beyond firearms to copyright enforcement and other intrusive uses.

California Assembly Bill A.B. 2047 would require censorware on consumer 3D printers and criminalize disabling or replacing manufacturer firmware, effectively outlawing open-source alternatives. The bill targets alleged “ghost gun” risks by mandating algorithmic print-blocking, creating criminal penalties for users who modify printers, and imposing compliance burdens on makers and owners. Critics warn this echoes DRM-era lock-in, favors large manufacturers, undermines innovation, free expression, privacy, and repairability, and will be ineffective at stopping illicit weapon production. If enacted, the law could set a precedent for more device-level censorship and surveillance, chilling the broader 3D printing ecosystem and spurring legal and technical pushback.

A page titled “Razor1911 – Razor1911” appears to reference Razor 1911, a long-running software “cracking” group known for releasing tools or keygens that bypass copy protection on commercial software and games. No article body, publication date, author, or additional context is provided, so it is unclear whether this item reports new activity, a specific release, legal action, or a historical profile. Based on the title alone, the most relevant takeaway is that the content likely concerns Razor1911 and topics such as DRM circumvention and software piracy. Without further details, the significance, affected vendors, and any numbers or timelines cannot be verified.