In an article posted on the 7th of September 2023, here at conservationsNg we wrote of two Nigerians; Yewande Akinse and Fela Akinse who launched an AI-powered search engine aimed at combating climate change by removing carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere—their innovative project pap.earth is what this article is aimed at elucidating.
Here are 5 things you need to know about pap.earth:
- As found on their official website, pap.earth is a gamified search engine that combines the power of artificial intelligence with environmental impact. What does this really mean? Let’s break it down:Note that 3 keywords have been emboldened, the first gamified, What this means as regards pap.earth is that just like it was mentioned in the previous article, it incorporates elements of gaming like rewards by earning coins with every search making it more engaging and interactive for the users. The second is artificial intelligence, which means that the engine utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology which makes it possible for it to carry out tasks that typically require human intelligence, In this context, the AI is likely used to enhance the search engine’s capabilities making the search engine to effectively find and present the right information to users. Then, environmental impact, means the search engine is designed to positively affect the environment in some way, in this context, to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability. So, all together, what these three points suggest is that the search engine not only incorporates advanced AI technology but also employs gaming elements to make the search experience more appealing. Additionally, it’s designed with consideration for its environmental impact.
- Another noteworthy feature you need to know about this engine is that it works just like any other search engine like Google, Bing and so on. This means people can use pap.earth just like they would use popular search engines like Google or Bing. This makes it easy for users to get used to pap.earth’s layout and features without any trouble.
- While you search, the AI-powered algorithm used in making the engine calculates the carbon emissions associated with each search. It’s like a calculator that keeps track of the environmental impact of your searches.
- Once the carbon emitted is calculated, pap.earth collaborates with climate impact projects to plant drought-resistant trees (trees that are good at surviving dry weather) that balance out the equivalent carbon generated by the search. It’s like a way of giving back to nature to make up for the carbon emissions.
- Users can track their personalized dashboard, showing the number of trees planted and how much carbon emissions have been balanced out. This way users can see the positive impacts they’re making on the environment.
