Governor Kathy Hochul reaffirmed New York's ban on 3D-printed firearms in response to Cody Wilson's announcement of a tool designed to bypass the law. Hochul emphasized her commitment to preventing unregulated gun manufacturing, highlighting the potential dangers of allowing such practices without oversight.
Wilson's tool, which alters file hashes to evade detection, has sparked broader discussions about digital surveillance and regulation in the context of 3D printing. Hochul acknowledged the complexities of enforcing these regulations while maintaining public safety, reiterating the importance of existing laws in reducing gun violence in the state.