Companies like Google, Facebook and Apple are developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to automate dozens of daily tasks and make life simpler. The New York Times looks at some of the most notable apps.

The U.K. has been working on an open standard for its financial system for nearly a year. This initiative aims to protect customers and give them more options, create greater competition while encouraging innovation in banks. Other European countries are closely following the project because the creation of a standard would significantly contribute to accelerating the implementation of EU rules on data and banking.

Today, immersive storytelling is one of the main trends in innovation, marketing and the creation of customized experiences. Virtual reality increases the level of user engagement or enables better strategic decisions to be taken, among other features.

Wired Money, Together with BBVA is opening its doors at the British Museum in London the same day the British will vote in the referendum. While they decide whether the U.K. will remain in the EU, fintech firms will once again be in the limelight in the capital at an event on “innovation and new ways of thinking” in the words of Greg Williams, Deputy Editor of British edition of WIRED and curator of Wired Money.

BBVA CEO Carlos Torres Vila explained this morning that “banking technology will improve customer relations.” The CEO added that “BBVA has redefined its customer relations, moving from an infrastructure that was focused on money to accompanying customers in their professional and personal lives, helping them make the best financial decisions.” Technology allows us to bring the age of opportunity to everyone, he maintained.

Bank of Scotland opts for a robot to advise its customers and give them faster support.