I don't see it this way, for multiple reasons.If my understanding is correct, they are (imho) misleading if not lying in this post, when they say:
these claims are entirely false:
Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).Firmware updates will block your printer’s ability to print
But they integrate a certificate which has a validity date.
Once that update is on, you're kind of locked to their releases. Yes they now, after the backlash have realized that they are putting up the walls a bit too quick. But I do not see anything in there that says "we were wrong to do it this way" - which they are.There is little reason to - by default - put the cloud inbetween your PC and your Printer, which may sit 2m or less apart. That never makes anything more secure.
The Security argument doesn't hold water when you're pushed toward the cloud use for transmitting data over your own network cable would suffice.
Define APIs and API keys (local and cloud).Instant safe communication, local and/or cloud.