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Converteo launched a production-grade AI and agentic systems offering for the Pharma & Life Sciences sector. The service automates complex workflows and deploys secure AI agents across France, Italy, Spain, the United States, and Canada. The pharmaceutical sector has been one of the world's largest AI investors since 2024.
An AI-designed vaccine from the University of Cambridge and DIOSynVax cleared its first human safety trial. The AI analyzed global virus surveillance data, identified patterns across thousands of variants, and engineered a vaccine component no human specified. The result came in under three years, offering pharma a faster, cheaper development model.
Lilly allows patients to get Zepbound prescriptions through its LillyDirect platform by visiting an online physician. The process uses structured intake forms, asynchronous prescribing, and employer payment rails to bypass traditional insurance. Patients receive medication shipped directly from Lilly's in-house pharmacy. This direct-to-consumer model cuts out pharmacy benefits managers and reduces costs for employers.
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