
Group 1 - AstraZeneca announced a strategic research collaboration with CSPC focusing on high-priority targets to advance the discovery and development of novel oral drug candidates for multiple chronic diseases [1] - The collaboration will utilize CSPC's AI-driven drug discovery platform to identify and optimize small molecules with therapeutic potential for immune diseases [1] - The AI pharmaceutical sector is experiencing rapid iteration and transformation, with significant applications in preclinical drug discovery, indicating a promising long-term growth potential for AI in the pharmaceutical industry [1][2] Group 2 - Traditional pharmaceutical companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of AI technology in drug development, leading to deeper collaborations with AI firms [2] - Companies like Heng Rui Medicine are leveraging AI to enhance the efficiency and reduce costs in the drug development process, focusing on innovative drugs for oncology and autoimmune diseases [3] - WuXi AppTec is positioning itself as a leader in AI pharmaceuticals by integrating self-developed technology platforms and strategic partnerships to facilitate intelligent transformation in drug development [3]