OCR (optical character recognition) can read text from documents, but it often misses what matters most: layout and visual structure, like tables, charts, forms, and reading order. In "Document AI: From OCR to Agentic Doc Extraction," a new short course built with Landing AI, you’ll learn how to go beyond OCR using Agentic Document Extraction (ADE): parsing documents as visual objects and extracting structured Markdown and JSON, grounded to specific regions on the page. Taught by David Park and

📄✨ 12 Reasons OCR Is Essential for Document Scanning and Digital Transformation Many organizations want to move toward digital workflows, but paper files, manual processes, and outdated systems often slow everything down. One powerful tool is helping businesses break through these barriers: OCR, or Optical Character Recognition. 🔍 OCR converts printed or handwritten text into searchable and editable digital information. When paired with document scanning, it becomes a game-changer for speed, a