What is a Chatbot Co-op?

This blog post introduces the concept of a chatbot co-op, a cooperative model where multiple individuals or organizations share the upfront costs and decision-making power over a custom AI chatbot. Instead of purchasing automation tools individually, members pool resources to build a more powerful, customizable system together. The post explains how chatbot co-ops enable ethical, affordable access to AI by ensuring democratic input and fostering a living, evolving digital tool shaped by its users. It sets the stage for deeper discussions on industry-specific and role-based cooperative models.