Automated Assistants Will Soon Make a Bid for Your Finances
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Ken Lin, chief executive of Credit Karma, which has been adding more financial features for customers, including free state and federal tax filings. CreditLaura Morton for The New York Times
SAN FRANCISCO — In the classic science fiction series that began with “Ender’s Game,” the character Jane begins by using her artificial intelligence to prepare taxes for the hero Ender, but soon takes over management of his entire financial life.
When it comes to otherworldly science fiction personalities, Jane is a rather prosaic figure, but Ethan Bloch had her in mind when he began his start-up Digit.
Mr. Bloch’s company currently creates free automated savings accounts — and has helped customers put aside over $250 million — but his vision is to add capabilities until Digit becomes a full-service financial assistant like Jane…
Automated Assistants Will Soon Make a Bid for Your Finances
