California Bill Mandates 3D Printer AI for Ghost Gun Detection
TL;DR. California passed a bill requiring 3D printer manufacturers to embed firearm blueprint detection algorithms by 2028. - The law targets untraceable 3D-printed gun components, aiming to block their production with AI safeguards. - Manufacturers must integrate detection tech into firmware or slicer software, with resistance to circumvention. - The bill awaits California State Senate and Governor Newsom's approval to become law.
- California's Assembly Bill 2047 mandates 3D printer manufacturers implement AI to detect firearm components.
- The algorithms must prevent the production of untraceable 'ghost gun' parts with high reliability and resist circumvention.
- The Department of Justice will issue performance standards by January 2028; compliance is required by July 2028.