What do we refer to as the use of technology to recognize text from images?

The use of technology to recognize text from images is known as Optical Character Recognition (OCR). This technology processes images of text and converts them into machine-encoded text, which can be edited, searched, and stored more easily. OCR is particularly useful in applications where converting printed or handwritten text into digital format is required, such as digitizing documents, reading license plates, and extracting information from forms.

Unlike facial recognition, which identifies and verifies individuals based on their facial features, or object detection, which identifies and locates objects within images, OCR specifically focuses on the interpretation of textual characters. Classification, on the other hand, involves assigning labels to entire images or objects rather than extracting and recognizing text from them. Therefore, OCR is the accurate term for the technology that recognizes text within images.