The FBI is looking for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence into drones, according to federal procurement documents.

On Thursday, the FBI put out the call to potential vendors of AI and machine learning technology to be used in unmanned aerial systems in a so-called “ request for information ,” where government agencies request companies submit initial information for a forthcoming contract opportunity.

The FBI is in search of technology that could enable drones to conduct facial recognition, license plate recognition, and detection of weapons, among other uses, according to the document.

The pitch from the FBI immediately raised concerns among civil libertarians, who warned that enabling FBI drones with artificial intelligence could exacerbate the chilling effect of surveilla

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