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FBI seeks $36M nationwide license plate tracking access

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The FBI is seeking to purchase nationwide access to automated license plate reader (ALPR) data, which would enable the agency to track vehicle movements across the country without a warrant. This initiative, detailed in FBI procurement records, aims to consolidate ALPR data from various regions, including all 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. The FBI is prepared to allocate up to $36 million for this service, potentially awarding the contract to one or two vendors. AI

IMPACT Expands government surveillance capabilities, raising privacy concerns and potentially influencing future AI-driven tracking technologies.

RANK_REASON Government agency procurement of surveillance technology with potential for widespread tracking. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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FBI seeks $36M nationwide license plate tracking access

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Cox ·

    The FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate Readers

    Only a couple vendors could likely fulfill what the FBI is after, namely Flock and Motorola.

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