CNBC profiles three companies emerging in the banking industry with solutions built from machine learning technology; Digit has created a solution that integrates with a user's bank account to automate savings based on account balances and spending patterns; Zest Finance is offering credit scoring technology based on AI algorithms using alternative credit data; Adyen is also using machine learning for fraud prevention; overall machine learning solutions are evolving rapidly and speculators believe they will revolutionize the workforce; Goldman Sachs says machine learning and AI will enable $34 billion to $43 billion in annual cost savings and new revenue opportunities for the financial sector by 2025; it's also expected that AI and machine learning will begin to replace jobs that can be easily automated while also creating greater opportunities for software developers and data scientists.  Source

Consumers are increasingly relying on voice technology for messaging and also through services like the Amazon Echo Alexa and Apple Siri; in voice technology, innovators are now seeking new ways for systems to more broadly understand context and speak coherently in conversations; however as the technology evolves, privacy and security have become concerns; overall, demand from consumers for voice technology is likely to continue because of the convenience it offers.  Source