SmartNews × Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: “Sma-News AI Project” Campaign Launches

Overview
SmartNews Inc., whose mission is to deliver high-quality information from around the world to those who need it, launched the "SmartNews AI Project" (Sma-News AI Keikaku) campaign in collaboration with Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex on Tuesday, March 24.

Based on the world of the series—which has garnered international acclaim for its depiction of a society where humans and AI coexist—this campaign features a variety of advertisements and interactive quiz challenges.

【Campaign Overview】
Newspaper Advertisement (Published on March 24, 2026)

OOH (Out-of-Home Advertising): Toranomon Area (From March 30 to April 5, 2026)

Fake News Detection Challenge: A quiz modeled after a fictional examination to test if you can spot fake news.

The special campaign site features the #PublicSecuritySection9SelectionExam.
Can you distinguish truth from fiction? Take on this high-difficulty test to receive an evaluation from the characters of Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. upon completion.
https://smartnews-koukaku.com

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