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Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
'Genius' festival hack could save your phone
Festival and gig season is well and truly underway, and social media users have gone wild for this 'genius' hack, which could prove a huge help for attendees. With All Together Now having taken place over the weekend, all sights are set on Electric Picnic at the end of the month while the countdown is on for Oasis' two sold-out Croke Park dates. Oftentimes, these events can result in losing items and time and again we see people taking to social media in search of a missing phone — or a found phone — following a festival. Festival and gig season is well and truly underway, and social media users have gone wild for this 'genius' hack which could prove a huge help for attendees. Pic: Shutterstock This simple hack could solve all your problems and could easily reconnect you with your phone before you've even realised it's not in your bum bag! TikTok user Lilli Shiell shared the nifty trick, which has been lauded by many and amassed more than 47,000 likes in less than 24 hours. Sharing a picture of herself and a pal at Boomtown Festival, Lilli warned: 'You can never be too safe.' With All Together Now having taken place over the weekend, all sights are set on Electric Picnic at the end of the month while the countdown is on for Oasis' two sold-out Croke Park dates. Pic:The next picture was a screenshot of the screensaver she had on her mobile phone which was a picture of a note she had created on her phone. In the notes, Lilli gave her name and date of birth as well as some important numbers including the person she was at Boomtown with. In the case that Lilli lost her phone during the festival, the person who found it could easily get in contact with someone known to Lilli and reunite her with her phone. Additionally, the festival-goer had a picture of herself and Morgan, the girl she went to Boomtown with. Pic: Shutterstock Additionally, the festival-goer had a picture of herself and Morgan, the girl she went to Boomtown with. The viral moment was rife with comments praising Lilli for the expert hack. One said: 'From someone who works festivals, the amount of phones we find and can't return is crazy!! This is so genius babe x.' Another added: 'Extra tip, change the photo daily to an updates one of what you and your friend are wearing that way anyone attempting to find you has the most current photo of you.' A third advised: 'Just make sure your bday ain't you unlock code.' There is also the option of setting up Medical ID on your phone, which allows for people to add important people into quick dial.
Boston Globe
31-07-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
This top consulting firm is using AI to revolutionize its business. I saw it in action.
Write to us at . To subscribe, . TODAY'S STARTING POINT Erik Roth had a problem. In November 2022, the board of McKinsey & Company, the consulting firm where Roth is a senior partner, asked him to make it easier for employees to access and apply the wealth of knowledge the firm had amassed over decades. The status quo was discouraging. McKinsey's internal digital catalog contained about 65,000 PowerPoint documents. Even using keywords, a search could yield hundreds at a time. But generative AI technology, which catapulted onto the scene after OpenAI launched ChatGPT that same month, offered a solution. So a few months later, Roth brought the board a demo. After feeding dozens of marketing and sales documents into an OpenAI model, he showed how it could answer the executives' questions about the documents almost instantaneously. 'They thought it was a joke,' Roth told me. 'And that's where Lilli was born.' Advertisement Last week, in part one of a series about how Boston-area businesses are using AI, I took you inside a Charlestown robotics firm that's using the technology Advertisement How it works McKinsey launched Lilli, the AI tool Roth and a team of engineers designed, in July 2023. It's named Opened in a browser window, Lilli looks spare and unassuming. Then Roth keyed in a very consultant-y sounding task: Break down the electric-vehicle battery industry value chain into steps . After thinking for a few moments, denoted by a circular loading icon, Lilli generated a formatted list that spanned mining raw materials to recycling spent batteries. The goal is to draw on as much relevant knowledge as possible. Lilli pulls from McKinsey's PowerPoints, expert interviews, and other internal sources, plus public data about thousands of companies and industries. Its EV list featured numbered footnotes that resembled a Wikipedia page; blue citations indicated an internal McKinsey source, orange an external one. (In small text, Lilli warns that it 'may produce inaccurate or biased information.' Consultants verify its output and provide feedback using thumbs-up or thumbs-down icons.) Two years after Lilli debuted, two-thirds of employees across McKinsey's scores of offices around the world use it monthly; more than forty percent use it weekly. 'It's become a second screen for most of our people where it's up all day long as a problem-solving partner,' Roth said. Advertisement Welcome to the revolution That might not sound particularly transformative. But what makes Lilli different is McKinsey's effort to merge it with the company's other functions. Lilli can create shareable PowerPoint slides of content it's generated, rewrite text to fit the firm's house style, and suggest who in the firm a consultant should ask for more information. Rob Levin, a senior partner in McKinsey's Boston office, sees AI as a transformational tool for businesses that adopt it widely. 'This is the future of competitive advantage,' he said. McKinsey shows off Lilli to clients that might like to implement their own version. Lilli also keeps evolving. The firm recently launched AI agents — 'virtual helpers,' in Roth's shorthand — that can execute tasks without additional prompts. For example, a consultant could have an agent generate a profile of a company and a memo appealing to its needs — or even to specific executives. McKinsey is also rolling out a voice-enabled feature; Lilli's own voice, which I heard during my visit, is peppy and eager. As Lilli could probably tell you, revolutions can be bloody, and some of AI's drawbacks are becoming clearer. People who talk to chatbots For now, Lilli is primarily saving time. Before it, Roth said, a consultant might've needed a day or more to figure out which EV battery experts to call and which information to use. Advertisement Could that mean less time spent working? Roth suggested it's already happening in limited ways. 'We're saving the average consultant over one full day per week,' he said. 'If they're getting in that extra gym class during the day, or whatever they might be doing to bring back some balance, it's not a terrible thing.' But a four-day workweek? Now that would be revolutionary. 🧩 6 Across: 77° POINTS OF INTEREST Michael Ikasalo in front of his home in Fall River. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Housing costs: Priced out of Boston, this family moved to Fall River. The doctor is in: Mass General Brigham, Massachusetts' largest health care system, wants to offer primary care at CVS's MinuteClinic sites. 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Time of India
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
UAE: Can 17-year-olds begin driving lessons? Parents question delays
Despite the new law, many driving schools are delaying lessons for 17-year-olds, awaiting official guidelines (Representative Inage) In an eagerly awaited change to the UAE's traffic regulations, teenagers turning 17 can now apply for a driving license starting March 29, 2025. This marks a significant shift from the previous requirement of 18 years, allowing those as young as 17 to get behind the wheel of a car. However, as many parents are discovering, the law's implementation has not been as seamless as expected, with confusion and delays creating frustration for those eager to enroll their children in driving lessons. A New Era for Teen Drivers in the UAE The UAE government's announcement in October 2024 brought a wave of excitement among young residents. The new federal decree lowered the age for obtaining a driving license from 18 to 17 years for cars and light vehicles. The law, which officially took effect in March 2025, was heralded as a long-awaited reform, giving teenagers the chance to apply for permits as soon as they turn 17. While the law was meant to be a progressive step in reducing barriers to driving for youth, the transition has not been as smooth as anticipated. Despite the rule being officially in place, many driving schools across the country are still hesitant to start training 17-year-olds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Parents Hit a Roadblock: 'It's a Missed Opportunity' Parents, especially those with children who are on the verge of turning 17, are left feeling frustrated by the lack of clarity and delay in driving schools' responses. One such parent, Lilli, based in Dubai, spoke exclusively to local news outlet, Khaleej Times about her experience. 'I called five institutes in Dubai, but they all turned me down,' she shared. Lilli, whose daughter turned 17 in May 2025, was hoping to use the summer break as an ideal time for her daughter to start driving lessons. With school out and fewer cars on the road, the summer would have been the perfect opportunity for her daughter to get comfortable behind the wheel. However, Lilli's hopes were dashed when every institute she contacted either denied her request or mentioned that lessons would not be available until her daughter was 17 and a half. 'They said that although the rule had been announced, they had not received any directive to start offering classes to 17-year-olds,' Lilli explained. 'I had thought it would be great for my daughter to have the full two months of summer break to practice her driving. The roads would be relatively empty, and she would be off school, so it would have been a great chance for her to get comfortable driving. It is truly a missed opportunity. ' Lilli said most of the institutes were willing to open her daughter's file, but lessons would only begin once she turned 17 years and six months, meaning she would not be able to start until January 2026. 'I am guessing it is going to take time for the rules to actually be actioned, but it was very disappointing for us to expect something and not have it happen,' she added. 'Hopefully, the law will be enforced soon.' Confusion at Driving Institutes: 'We Are Waiting for Official Directives' The frustration is shared by many other parents who have reached out to driving schools across the UAE. When contacted by Khaleej Times, several driving institutes confirmed that they are aware of the new law, but are still waiting for formal guidelines from authorities on how to proceed. A representative from Galadari Driving Institute explained that although students can open a file, they cannot start lessons until they are at least 17 and a half. 'Students can open a file with us now, but they can start learning either when they turn 17.5 years old or when the new rule is fully implemented,' the operator said. 'We do not have any information about when the rule will be rolled out.' Similar statements were echoed by the Sharjah Driving Institute. Another operator confirmed that although the federal rule had been announced, they had not yet received clear instructions on how to implement it. 'We know about the new federal rule, but it has not been put in place yet. We are still waiting for official information on when it will be rolled out,' the operator said. This uncertainty has left many parents feeling stranded, unable to move forward with plans for their children's driving lessons despite the law being officially in place. Hopes for Swift Implementation As parents continue to await clarity, there is hope that the situation will soon be resolved. Several driving schools have promised to start offering lessons to 17-year-olds once they receive clear directives from local authorities. In the meantime, teenagers eager to begin driving must remain patient. Many institutes are still adjusting to the new regulations, and parents are hopeful that the changes will soon be put into action. Frustration has also spilled over onto social media, with one parent sharing, 'My son was so excited by the law change, but we keep calling and they tell us it's not in Dubai yet.' Many continue to wait, hopeful that the law will soon be fully implemented across the UAE.
Khaleej Times
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Can 17-year-olds start driving lessons yet? Parents rue lack of clarity
Parents looking to enrol their teenage child for driving lessons this summer are facing a roadblock. Despite a new rule that youngsters aged 17 and above can apply for their driving licence, most institutes in the UAE still require that applicants be at least 17.5 years old before they can register for classes. Several parents shared that this was a 'missed opportunity' for many teenagers. Dubai-based parent Lilli was hoping that the summer break would be a good opportunity for her daughter to start driving lessons. 'I called five institutes in Dubai, but they all turned me down,' she said. 'They said that although the rule had been announced, they had not received any directive to start offering classes to 17-year-olds. I had thought it would be great for my daughter to have the full two months of summer break to practice her driving. The roads would be relatively empty, and she would be off school, so it would have been a great chance for her to get comfortable driving. It is truly a missed opportunity.' Lilli, whose daughter turned 17 in May, said that most of the institutes offered to open her daughter's file but she would be allowed inside a car only by January once she was 17 years and six months. 'I am guessing it is going to take time for rules to be actually actioned, but it was very disappointing for us to expect something and not have it happen,' she said. 'Hopefully the law will be enforced soon.' It was in March this year that the UAE lowered the minimum age limit for obtaining a driving licence to 17. Earlier, youngsters could start learning driving once they were 17 years and six months but would be issued a licence only once they turned 18. This was changed when a new federal decree law on traffic regulations was passed in October 2024. 'No information yet on new rule' A telephone operator at Galadari Driving Institute confirmed that it was not yet possible for 17-year-olds to apply for their licence. 'Students can open a file with us now,' the operator confirmed. 'They can start learning either when they turn 17.5 years or when the new rule is implemented." She added that there was no clarity on when the new rules will be implemented. Her comments were confirmed by another telephone operator at Sharjah Driving Institute. 'We know about the new federal rule, but it has not been put in place as yet,' the operator said. 'We are yet to receive any information about when it will be rolled out.' Several parents took to social media to share similar experiences with other driving institutes. 'My son was so excited by the law change but we keep calling and they tell us it is not in Dubai yet,' wrote one parent.
AU Financial Review
02-06-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
McKinsey leans on AI to do junior workers' tasks
New York | McKinsey's consultants are increasingly drafting proposals and making PowerPoint slides using the firm's generative artificial intelligence platform, which has developed enough to take over at least some of the tasks typically performed by junior employees. While employees have access to the likes of OpenAI's ChatGPT, they can only input confidential client data into Lilli, the proprietary platform aggregating McKinsey's knowledge base, according to Kate Smaje, the company's global leader of technology and AI.
