Ex-Google Duplex Eng Lead on Disrupting $2B Clinical Trials with AI – Patrick Leung

In this episode, Patrick Leung, CTO of Faro Health and former Google Duplex Engineering Lead, shares how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing one of the most complex and high-stakes industries: clinical trials. With drug development often costing up to $2 billion and spanning more than a decade, Patrick explains how Faro’s AI systems can now generate intricate clinical documentation in minutes instead of months, while maintaining the rigorous accuracy demanded by healthcare regulators.

Patrick traces the evolution of AI—from early advances in image recognition and conversational systems like Google Duplex to today’s powerful large language models—and examines their transformative impact on clinical research. He offers an inside look at how Faro Health is using AI to accelerate timelines, cut costs, and enhance precision in trial design, all while preventing AI hallucinations and ensuring data integrity.

The discussion also delves into broader themes, including the ethical and technical challenges of applying AI in regulated environments, the future of AGI, and the skills individuals need to thrive in an AI-driven world. Patrick’s insights underscore a core truth: AI won’t replace humans—but those who master it will redefine what’s possible.