Japan drug and chemical makers tap AI for faster development

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

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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)

AKIRA OIKAWA and SHOYA OKINAGA, Nikkei staff writers

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.

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