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AI Makes Strong Entry into Pharmaceuticals – EMA and FDA Agree on Ten Key Principles

Published January 16, 2026, 05:13
AI Makes Strong Entry into Pharmaceuticals – EMA and FDA Agree on Ten Key Principles

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making a strong entry into the pharmaceutical sector, impacting research, clinical trials, production, and the monitoring of drug safety. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have agreed on ten key principles for the use of AI by the pharmaceutical industry, aiming for safety, faster development of new therapies, and transparency. These principles emphasize that AI should support human decisions, but not replace them, and that the data used must be accurate and reliable. In addition, the ability to interpret AI results and the continuous monitoring of its performance are required. This agreement aims to harmonize regulations and avoid different standards for the use of AI in pharmaceutical companies in each country. The economic aspect is also important, as it ensures equal treatment between companies. The use of AI in the pharmaceutical sector is not new, but the agreement between EMA and FDA marks a new era of control and transparency, ensuring that patient safety remains the primary goal.