TOKYO — As society stands on the brink of a technological revolution, the influence of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly visible across all aspects of life — from the economy and culture to our daily routines. Experts and industry leaders are deeply engaged in debates about AI’s future, contemplating whether it will surpass human intelligence, a theme long explored in classic science fiction.
It is perhaps no surprise, then, that Masamune Shirow’s 1989 manga classic “Ghost in the Shell” — which presents a scientifically coherent future vision of the relationship between humans and AI — is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
