The question of "Chipping" citizens of the U.S. has been around for a while, now. "Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003" was an earlier (not earliest) iteration of "Chipping", but then came the "Cell Phone" with a rather nice feature called "Location Services" that cannot be turned off in Android. "Why should we fight a losing battle pushing through Chip Technology when everyone is carrying one around their necks?" was the question of Governor Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin. Not only does Android creator (Google) contract with the Federal Government, they made several apps that YOU can use to personally track your friends.
Just like your PC at home, the PTB can, and often do, turn on your phones Camera and listen in while you are not even on a call, just like ALEXA, ECHO among other devices.
@skycorridors, GOOD article,, thanks..