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The cat’s out of the bag at this point. Expecting the problem to be solved by controlling a centralized access point is a fool’s errand. Local models exist and, once this bubble pops, the hardware will be more accessible, maybe even on unbiquitous equipment like phones. And even absent models, there are plenty of people on the internet willing to violate local laws for an Amazon gift card.

Imagine this same problem for film photography. The solution would be all film developers are regulated and would lose their license for releasing certain kinds of photos. People will just develop their own film or fly-by-night operators will do it without a license.

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The cat’s out of the bag at this point. Expecting the problem to be solved by controlling a centralized access point is a fool’s errand. Local models exist and, once this bubble pops, the hardware will be more accessible, maybe even on unbiquitous equipment like phones. And even absent models, there are plenty of people on the internet willing to violate local laws.

Imagine this same problem for film photography. The solution would be all film developers are regulated and would lose their license for releasing certain kinds of photos. People will just develop their own film or fly-by-night operators will do it without a license.