The Dangers of California’s Legislation to Censor 3D Printing
Summary
The EFF argues that California AB 2047 would mandate censorware on all 3D printers and criminalize the use of open-source firmware, mirroring DRM mistakes and harming innovation. It warns the bill could enable surveillance, platform lock-in, and a bureaucratic enforcement regime, with potential spillover beyond California. It urges policymakers to reject the bill to protect creators and open hardware ecosystems.