A new book review examines the emerging field of predictive AI, where machine learning models are trained to forecast future events. The article discusses the underlying technology, which analyzes vast datasets to identify patterns and project potential outcomes in areas like weather, economics, and social trends. It highlights both the significant promise of these systems for planning and risk assessment and the considerable challenges, including data bias, the inherent unpredictability of complex systems, and ethical concerns about their use. The review provides a balanced look at the current state of the technology and its potential trajectory. Read the full article at: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/02/18/1132579/robots-predict-future-book-review/