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Blueprints for Violence: How Extremists Are Weaponising 3D Printing

Related topic:

New Technologies and the Online Dimension

Description:

This podcast episode examines how extremist actors are exploiting 3D-printing technology to produce untraceable weapons and share firearm blueprints through online communities. It discusses why such technologies are attractive to extremists, how digital platforms facilitate the spread of weapon designs, and the challenges policymakers and technology companies face in responding to this emerging security threat.

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Listen to the podcast

Language:

English

Date: 

12.03.2026

Proposed by:

PPHS

Source:

Tech Against Terrorism Podcast, 2025