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# Building AI with Moroccan heritage

Join our community to help build language datasets and improve AI models for Darija.

Start reviewing

Review and rate the accuracy of Darija translations for various text data.

[Discover now](https://www.atlasia.ma/annotation)

Start recording

Record your voice in Darija to contribute to our audio collection.

[Discover now](https://www.atlasia.ma/recording)

Start annotating

Translate provided text data into Darija to help build our language dataset.

Coming soon...

About ATLASIA

## Developing AI Models with Moroccan Identity

ATLASIA is an open-source initiative committed to developing AI models that resonate with Moroccan values, identity, and culture. Our user-friendly platform facilitates the collection and storage of data, ensuring it is accessible to the public to foster AI advancements in Morocco.

[Explore our models on Huggingface](https://huggingface.co/atlasia)

Who We Are

## Our Teams

Bringing together diverse expertise to build AI solutions that reflect Moroccan culture and values.

Co-Founders

Working together to build ATLASIA

AtlasIA emerged from the shared vision of four individuals passionate about AI projects relevant to the Moroccan culture. Their collaborative efforts led to the establishment of AtlasIA as an open-source project dedicated to developing culturally attuned AI models.

Web Development Team

Working together to build ATLASIA

The WebDev Team is responsible for AtlasIA's digital presence, creating a sleek, user-friendly website and an innovative annotation platform. They consistently deliver high-quality digital solutions that enhance the user experience.

Data Team

Working together to build ATLASIA

The Data Team focuses on the technical side of AI development, including data collection and curation, AI model training, and benchmark design. Their work ensures that the AI systems are culturally relevant to Morocco.

Communication Team

Working together to build ATLASIA

The Comm Team manages AtlasIA's public image, designing the visual identity, managing social media, and handling public relations. They effectively communicate AtlasIA's goals and achievements to the community and interested parties.

### Join Our Community

Be part of the movement to create AI solutions that understand and respect Moroccan culture and values. Contribute your expertise or support our open-source initiatives.

[Contribute](https://huggingface.co/atlasia) [Learn More](https://www.atlasia.ma/https://discord.com/invite/Y4szwqJ6jB)

## Our Journey

Our strategic timeline to build and deploy Darija language models

1

Data Collection

Building the foundation

Phase 1

- 1Build high-quality darija datasets
- 2Build darija benchmarks

Data Collection

Building the foundation

Phase 1

- 1Build high-quality darija datasets
- 2Build darija benchmarks

2

Train Models

Bringing intelligence to life

Phase 2

- 1Machine translation models
- 2Other surprises

Train Models

Bringing intelligence to life

Phase 2

- 1Machine translation models
- 2Other surprises

3

Deploy and Improve

Launching to the world

Phase 3

- 1Model Deployment
- 2Continuous Improvement

Deploy and Improve

Launching to the world

Phase 3

- 1Model Deployment
- 2Continuous Improvement

![AtlasIA Logo](https://www.atlasia.ma/atlasia_bw_notext_nobg.png)

## Frequently Asked Questions

Need more information? [Contact us](mailto:[email protected])

Common Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about ATLASIA

### What is ATLASIA?
ATLASIA is an open-source initiative dedicated to developing AI models that reflect Moroccan values, identity, and culture. We provide a platform for data collection and storage, making it accessible to the public to promote AI advancements in Morocco.

### How can I access ATLASIA's AI models?
You can explore our AI models on Hugging Face at https://huggingface.co/atlasia

### Who can contribute to ATLASIA?
We welcome contributions from anyone interested in advancing AI in Morocco, including developers, researchers, students, and AI enthusiasts. Our project is open to both Moroccan and international contributors.

### How does ATLASIA ensure the data collected represents Moroccan culture?
We have a rigorous data collection process that focuses on gathering information relevant to Moroccan values, identity, and culture. Our team carefully curates and verifies the data to ensure its authenticity and relevance.

### Is the data collected by ATLASIA publicly available?
Yes, one of our core principles is to make the collected data accessible to the public. This approach aims to foster AI advancements in Morocco by providing valuable resources to researchers and developers.

### How can I contribute data to ATLASIA?
We have a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to contribute data. Just choose a task in the home page and follow the guidelines.

### What types of AI models does ATLASIA develop?
Our focus is on creating models that are specifically tailored to Moroccan contexts. This may include NLP, Computer Vision or Speech-to-text models.


### How does ATLASIA's work benefit Morocco?
By developing AI models that understand and reflect Moroccan culture, we're helping to ensure that AI technologies are more relevant and useful for Moroccan users. We're also building local AI expertise and contributing to Morocco's technological advancement.

### Can ATLASIA's models be used for commercial purposes?
We recommend checking the specific license for each model, as terms may vary.

### How can I stay updated on ATLASIA's latest developments?
You can follow us on our social media channels for regular updates on our new models, milestones or you can join our discord channel and be part of our amazing community!

### I'm new to AI. How can I learn more and get involved with ATLASIA?
We welcome contributors of all levels to join our cause! Our discord community is a fostering ground for learning, improving, and having fun! Our members regularly provide resources for AI beginners, including workshops where we can interact and learn together!

### How can I support ATLASIA?
ATLASIA is an open-source initiative currently without sponsors. If you would like to support our work financially or with ressources, please reach out to any of our co-founders or members, or send an email to [email protected].