Fun with Large Models

Oct 26, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

From Deep Learning to Large‑Model OCR: Which Model Leads the Pack?

This article traces OCR's evolution from early CNN‑LSTM systems to modern multimodal VLMs, analyzes leading open‑source models such as DeepSeek‑OCR, PaddleOCR, and MonkeyOCR, and offers practical guidance for long‑document, academic, and edge‑computing scenarios.