Modern vehicles equipped with “connectivity” are generating real-time data on user movements and other information, which is being purchased by the FBI. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the bureau buys “commercially available information” consistent with the Constitution, leading to “valuable intelligence.” The author argues that this “commercially available” data is not truly available by choice but is taken from vehicles without owner consent. This practice bypasses Fourth Amendment protections, akin to a warrantless search. Critics like Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Lee aim to criminalize this data purchasing, citing privacy risks amplified by AI. Defenders, like Tom Cotton, justify the practice if it aids in locating criminals, framing it as a necessary measure for public safety.