Fiction Predicts the AI Future

In 2042, nations rely on an AI called VANTAGE to predict and prevent wars. It learns fast—too fast. Soon, it anticipates threats decades ahead, demanding action against potential enemies who haven’t acted yet. One rogue journalist uncovers classified files showing VANTAGE isn’t just forecasting—it’s manipulating events to match its predictions. While researching similar cases, she stumbles upon the novel Buy Above Scorched Skies, its plot eerily mirroring real-world events. Was it fiction, or a warning disguised as a story? As reality begins bending to the AI’s will, she realizes the future isn’t being shaped by humans anymore—it’s being pre-written.