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J&J says AI cuts drug lead development time in half

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Johnson & Johnson says artificial intelligence is reducing by 50% the time needed to generate early drug development leads, accelerating how quickly promising compounds are identified.

According to J&J, AI is helping screen large pools of chemical and biologic candidates faster, improving lead optimization in areas such as cancer and immunology. The company says it has already sped up development for two compounds.

AI is also transforming operations beyond discovery:

  • Clinical trial documentation reduced from hundreds of hours to minutes
  • Faster patient recruitment
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency
  • Enhanced surgical precision in medical devices

J&J says AI is not yet replacing full drug discovery, but it is becoming a major force multiplier in speeding research, regulatory workflows and treatment innovation.

Germany’s military rejects Palantir contracts for now

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Germany’s armed forces currently do not plan to award contracts to Palantir, according to senior cyber defense official Thomas Daum.

Daum said Germany is interested in advanced battlefield data analysis but remains unwilling, for now, to grant external industry personnel access to sensitive national military databases.

The stance reflects Germany’s caution around sovereignty, data security and control over defense infrastructure, even as militaries increasingly adopt AI-powered intelligence systems.

The decision contrasts with Palantir’s expanding role in the U.S., where its AI systems are becoming more deeply integrated into Pentagon operations.

OpenAI Upgrades Codex With Computer Control, Image Generation, and Memory Features

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OpenAI Codex Update Adds Computer Use, Image Generation, and Memory on Mac - MacRumors

OpenAI has announced a major upgrade to its Codex platform, expanding its capabilities far beyond traditional coding assistance. The update introduces a new generation of features designed to make the tool more versatile, interactive, and useful for developers working across different environments.

One of the most significant additions is “computer use,” which allows Codex to interact more directly with system-level tasks, alongside new image generation capabilities and native web access. These enhancements aim to transform Codex from a purely code-focused assistant into a broader productivity tool that can handle multiple types of digital workflows.

The rollout will begin on macOS first, with plans to extend support to Windows and integrated development environments (IDEs) in the near future. This phased approach ensures stability while gradually expanding access to a wider developer base. According to the company, the goal is to make Codex more seamlessly integrated into everyday development environments.

The timing of the update is also notable, arriving on the same day as the release of Anthropic Claude Opus 4.7, which also focuses on improvements in software engineering capabilities. This highlights the growing competition in the AI coding assistant space, where platforms are rapidly evolving to offer more advanced features.

OpenAI also revealed that Codex is now used by more than three million weekly active developers, underscoring its growing adoption. With this latest upgrade, the platform continues to position itself as a key tool for both individual developers and enterprise users seeking more powerful AI-assisted coding solutions.