New York governor to 3D printed gun leader: ‘tell Cody I will get ahead of him’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vowed to counter a new tool created by 3D-printed gun advocate Cody Wilson. The tool is designed to bypass firearm detection software by altering file hashes, sparking a legal and technological battle over gun control regulations.
Why it matters
The conflict illustrates the ongoing tension between digital freedom, open-source technology, and state-level efforts to regulate firearm manufacturing.
Cody Wilson, the creator of the first 3D printed gun, announced a tool last week aimed at skirting a New York law that prevents 3D printers from making firearms — and taunting governor Kathy Hochul in the process. But Hochul isn’t having it.
The article presents both the Governor's regulatory stance and the creator's perspective on digital surveillance, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in