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Yes, they're not going to do it for free. But I can't help but think that this is something that can largely be contracted out to shut-ins, domestic and/or foreign companies and co-ops, people who can use the work and (for whatever reason) have few options. This has the benefit of bringing costs down, while simultaneously giving work to those who could use it. And since it's not a high-pressure task (since it's not time-critical, mainly), checkers can work at their own pace.
I know, the idea of contracting out such work to a foreign group might seem strange, but with the proper monitoring and contract reviews, such a system is eminently possible. And anyway, if you don't want to farm it out to foreigners, there are plenty of shut-ins in everyone's native country who can take the work (many of whom are doing menial work now, and still struggling to compete with cheaper markets).
One thing this world can really use is more opportunities for people that are geographically or physically isolated from the markets, so that they can earn a decent wage and live a better life. There are places/people in the world that would kill for opportunities like that, to allow them to earn money and take care of themselves, and it's a proven way to improve the quality of life in disadvantaged groups/areas. And I think the task of OCR/checking would be perfectly suited to such programs.
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