We Can Still Stop California’s 3D Printer Surveillance Scheme
The California State Assembly has passed legislation requiring surveillance software in 3D printers, despite warnings from the Electronic Frontier Foundation about privacy, free speech, and consumer rights risks. The bill was amended during the process but critics say the changes added confusion without resolving the core concerns, and the measure now moves to the state senate.
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