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Creator of first 3D-printed gun develops tool to bypass gun-blocking 3D printer software
Key points
- Cody Wilson created "Hochulization" to bypass gun-blocking software.
- The tool changes file hashes without affecting the 3D-printed gun's function.
- It targets New York's law mandating gun file detection on new printers.
- Wilson plans to apply it to all files on DEFCAD and make it open source.
New Tool to Bypass 3D-Printed Gun Detection
Cody Wilson, known for creating the world's first 3D-printed gun, has announced a new tool named "Hochulization." This tool is designed to counteract government-mandated software aimed at preventing 3D printers from manufacturing firearms. Wilson describes it as a "self-defense measure" against regulatory efforts.
Targeting New York's Legislation
The "Hochulization" tool is a direct response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul's law, which mandates gun file detection software on new 3D printers. This legislation, enacted earlier this year, is the first of its kind in the nation, seeking to regulate the creation of 3D-printed firearms by identifying specific gun design files.
How "Hochulization" Works
The tool operates by altering the hash of 3D gun design files. Detection systems typically identify gun files by looking for unique hash strings. "Hochulization" adds bytes to a file, changing its hash without affecting the functionality of the final 3D-printed product, such as a suppressor or gun. This makes it difficult for hash-based detection systems to identify and block the printing of these items.
Distribution and Impact
Wilson's company, Defense Distributed, operates DEFCAD, a large repository for 3D gun files. He intends to apply the "Hochulization" treatment to all files hosted on DEFCAD by default. Additionally, Wilson plans to make the tool open source, allowing individual users to apply it to their own gun files, further complicating regulatory attempts to control 3D-printed firearms.
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Reporting from
Cody Wilson, creator of the first 3D-printed gun, has developed a tool called "Hochulization" designed to circumvent government-mandated software intended to block 3D printers from creating firearms. This tool modifies file hashes without altering the 3D-printed object's function, complicating efforts by regulators to identify and prevent the printing of ghost guns.