Why Washington State Wants to Control Your 3D Printer (And New AI Malware)

3D Printer DRM: Washington State Proposal

The Issue: A proposed bill in Washington State would require 3D printer manufacturers to include firmware that identifies and blocks the printing of firearm parts.

The Penalty: Violations could carry up to five years in prison and a $15,000 fine.

The Concern: While the “spirit” is to prevent unregistered firearms, Nate points out this is already illegal. The real danger lies in the implementation:

Permission to Print: Printers may need to "check-in" with an authority to compare jobs against a database.

The Slippery Slope: This technology could easily be expanded to block copyrighted materials (like LEGO) or cosplay items (like Disney/Star Wars props).

Sources:

[Tom's Hardware Article

](https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/washington-state-proposes-new-3d-printed-gun-controls-with-blocking-features-and-blueprint-detection-algorithm-proposal-would-carry-sentences-of-five-years-in-prison-usd15-000-fine-for-violation)

BillTrack50 - Washington Bill Details

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