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TechThe cat-and-mouse game over 3D-printed guns has begun

Cody Wilson, creator of the first 3D-printed gun, says he has developed “Hochulization,” a tool that changes the hashes of gun files without altering their function, potentially bypassing software designed to stop printers from producing firearms. The move marks an early clash between regulators targeting ghost guns and people seeking workarounds, amid concerns about digital surveillance.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 19:50Original

The cat-and-mouse game over 3D-printed guns has begun
The cat-and-mouse game over 3D-printed guns has begunTech