Combining Technology and Human Wisdom to Deliver Quality Information That Bridges Divides

In today's digital era, it has become easier than ever to both access and share information. At the same time, opportunities to encounter perspectives different from our own are diminishing. Many people feel uncertain about what to trust, and emotional polarization in society continues to deepen.

At SmartNews, we believe that by combining the power of technology with human wisdom and ethical judgment, we can rise to this challenge. Our mission is to build an infrastructure of quality information — accessible to all.

We aim not for personalization that narrows worldviews, but for personalization that sparks encounters with new values.

We envision AI that does not flatten differences or oversimplify, but instead highlights the many dimensions of information — nurturing empathy and understanding along the way.

Our global team of experts — from engineering to journalism — continues to ask, with sincerity and determination: What defines a truly meaningful experience of quality information?

We will keep refining our product in pursuit of that answer.

SmartNews, Inc.
Kaisei Hamamoto
Co-Founder and CEO