A disruptive age has begun with the convergence of drug development with artificial intelligence (AI), which has profoundly changed the field's traditional boundaries and potential. This chapter explores the numerous uses of artificial intelligence in the complex network of drug development. Through a thorough examination of the complex interactions between artificial intelligence (AI) and the intricacies of the drug development process, this chapter provides a sophisticated understanding of the difficulties encountered and the new opportunities that have arisen from this mutually beneficial partnership. This chapter provides a thorough description of the opportunities and challenges that are always changing within this quickly developing industry, acting as a compass for navigating the challenges associated in exploiting AI's potential in the field of drug discovery. By setting the foundation for ground-breaking findings, this chapter significantly advances our understanding and the growing integration of AI in the field of drug development.