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Japan drug and chemical makers tap AI for faster development

Astellas, Eisai and Asahi Kasei follow U.S. lead on lab automation

Eisai's systems use AI and robotics to discover and create promising drug candidates in a fraction of the usual time. (Photo courtesy of Eisai)

TOKYO -- More Japanese companies are incorporating artificial intelligence into their research and development in fields like pharmaceuticals and chemicals where overseas rivals have a head start in using AI to speed up breakthroughs.

Astellas Pharma and chemicals group Asahi Kasei are among the companies set to roll out AI-assisted development platforms.

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