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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 5 MIN

AI in Drug Discovery: How Medicines Are Found Faster Than Ever

from Tech As It Is | AI, Data Systems and Tech Explained Simply · host Ursula Paul

In the past, discovering a new drug could take over a decade — and billions of dollars — with no guarantee of success.In this episode of Tech, As It Is, we break down AI in drug discovery in a simple, human way. No lab jargon. No hype.We talk about:How drugs were traditionally discoveredWhere the process was slow, expensive, and uncertainHow AI is changing the way scientists search for new medicinesA real-world example of AI helping researchers move fasterWhat this actually means for patients and everyday peopleThis isn’t about robots replacing scientists.It’s about smarter tools helping humans make better decisions, sooner.Because HealthTech isn’t just apps it’s the quiet systems doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes.

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