The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance its biosurveillance and anomaly detection capabilities, as the United States prepares to host a series of high-profile global events including the FIFA World Cup 2026.

According to DHS officials, emerging technologies have lowered barriers to developing biological agents capable of disrupting agriculture, food production, and economic stability. The agency is therefore accelerating efforts to strengthen early warning and threat detection systems.

Through a recent request for information (RFI), DHS is seeking industry input on AI-powered tools that can integrate diverse data sources, technologies, and operational workflows to identify potential biological threats more effectively. Areas of interest include transportation networks, border activity, supply chains, agriculture, and other indicators that could signal emerging risks.

Among the capabilities under consideration are autonomous biological monitoring systems, machine learning-based recognition technologies, and AI-powered anomaly analytics.

“The Government is interested in technologies, operational concepts, architectures, workflows, and integrated approaches capable of supporting domestic biosurveillance and biological awareness missions,” the RFI reads.