New York's latest budget proposal could fundamentally change how 3D printers work—requiring built-in software that scans and blocks certain designs. Supporters say it's about stopping ghost guns. Critics say it opens the door to surveillance and limits innovation. Show notes: <a href= "https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/27/new-yorks-3d-printing-crackdown-security-or-surveillance/"> https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/27/new-yorks-3d-printing-crackdown-security-or-surveillance/</a>

New York's latest budget proposal could fundamentally change how 3D printers work—requiring built-in software that scans and blocks certain designs. Supporters say it's about stopping ghost guns. Critics say it opens the door to surveillance and limits innovation. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/27/new-yorks-3d-printing-crackdown-security-or-surveillance/

New York's latest budget proposal could fundamentally change how 3D printers work—requiring built-in software that scans and blocks certain designs. Supporters say it's about stopping ghost guns. Critics say it opens the door to surveillance and limits innovation. Show notes: <a href="https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/27/new-yorks-3d-printing-crackdown-security-or-surveillance/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/27/new-yorks-3d-printing-crackdown-security-or-surveillance/</a>

New York's 3D Printing Crackdown: Security or Surveillance?

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Shared Security is the the longest-running cybersecurity and privacy podcast where industry veterans Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Tackett break down the week’s security WTF moments, privacy fails, human mistakes, and “why is this still a problem?” stories — with humor, honesty, and hard-earned real-world experience. Whether you’re a security pro, a privacy advocate, or just here to hear Kevin yell about vendor nonsense, this podcast delivers insights you’ll actually use — and laughs you probably need. Real security talk from people who’ve lived it.

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