Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of China's New Drug Discovery

It's not much of a surprise to find Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a central role in the pharmaceutical industry. Chinese firms are relying on AI to put more drugs on the market, and by extrapolation extend better services. The country is gathering momentum for an artificial intelligence-backed drug discovery boom. All thanks to the nation's emphasis on innovation-driven development, these companies are going through a continuously improving innovation ecosystem, according to industry experts and business leaders. "It is not a question of whether China will become a powerhouse in AI-driven drug development even though it started relatively late (in the field). The only question is when that will happen." said an Industry Leader in AI-based Drug Discovery.