ReadCoop
= READ-COOP is the first platform cooperative to develop and host its own AI and Machine Learning tools
URL = https://readcoop.eu
More on Transkribus - Cooperative AI Platform at https://transkribus.org .
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Melissa Terras et al. :
"As of October 2024, READ-COOP has 227 members from 30 countries, fostering a strong user base of over 235,000 registered individuals. Transkribus has transcribed approximately 90 million digital images of historical texts, demonstrating effective AI utilization in the cultural heritage sector, winning the European Union’s Horizon Impact Award 2020. The cooperative approach facilitates democratic decision-making, leading to sustainable growth, and significant stakeholder involvement. Qualitative feedback indicates high levels of satisfaction with the cooperative’s governance and the perceived integrity and utility of the AI infrastructure.
READ-COOP exemplifies that a cooperative business model can effectively sustain AI and ML infrastructures while promoting democratic participation and equitable ownership."