Thingiverse, a prominent repository for 3D printing designs, has begun scanning its extensive database of over seven million models to detect and remove files related to ghost gun parts. This initiative follows alarming reports of unregistered firearms being constructed using 3D-printed components, prompting a collaboration with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office after a high-profile shooting involving a ghost gun.
The move to enhance content moderation aligns with growing law enforcement efforts to combat the illegal proliferation of such weaponry. Notably, the system’s specifics on detection and removal processes remain unclear, raising questions about its effectiveness. The Manhattan DA is also reaching out to major 3D printer manufacturers like Bambu Lab, urging them to implement similar systems, highlighting the widespread concern over the use of 3D printing technology in crime.
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