Companies have used search engines and social media data to follow trends and attempt to predict the future for years. Recorded Future has drawn the most attention amongst the many firms attempting to master predictive search because they received funding from two high-profile entities: Google and the CIA. Will the company live up to the hype? We’ll all find out next month during the US elections. Focusing on the Elections A special section dedicated to the upcoming Senate elections is being closely watched by those interested in using this technology. Currently, the Boston-based firm has…