FDA bets on AI and cloud monitoring for clinical trials as it looks to rebuild after DOGE layoffs

THE DECODER / 4/30/2026

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Key Points

  • The FDA is launching a pilot program to monitor clinical trials in real time using AI and cloud computing capabilities.
  • The agency says this approach could significantly reduce the time required to review and approve new drugs.
  • The initiative is positioned as part of the FDA’s broader rebuilding efforts following DOGE-related layoffs.
  • By shifting monitoring to real-time AI/cloud workflows, the FDA aims to improve visibility and responsiveness across the clinical trial lifecycle.

Lots of pills on a table

The FDA is launching a pilot program to monitor clinical trials in real time using AI and cloud computing, a move the agency says could dramatically shorten the time it takes to approve new drugs.

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