The University of Hawaii won a $2 million federal grant to build AI that spots food supply threats early, a modest win for local food security.

• The money comes from the National Science Foundation and funds AI tools that scan environmental, chemical, and genetic data for risks.
• The aim is to catch contamination and other dangers before they turn into a crisis for consumers.
• Testing starts with aquaculture and beef cattle, two industries that matter to Hawaii's food supply.
• The grant also pays to train students, building a local pipeline of food safety scientists.

Outlook: Early results from the fish and cattle trials will show whether the tools can be trusted to flag real threats.