Keep it Local: 5 AI Tools for Smarter PDF and Doc Workflows

Discover how AI is transforming PDF and document workflows with tools like Docusign, Adobe Firefly, and more. From smarter contract management to enhanced image editing, these innovations are revolutionizing the way we handle documents. Dive in to explore the top 5 AI tools making a difference.

Docusign: Reinventing Contracts with AI

Docusign has revolutionized the way enterprises handle agreements with vendors, suppliers, customers, partners, and contractors. By leveraging a mix of machine learning (ML) models, in-house developed AI models, and third-party large language models (LLMs), Docusign simplifies contract management. The company’s intelligent agreement management system identifies crucial clauses, tracks renewal dates, and provides actionable insights. This integration of AI in agreement management has significantly streamlined contract creation, management, renewal, compliance, and risk analysis. As Sagnik Nandy from Docusign stated, AI can turn static documents into actionable assets, adding context and workflows for more efficient and sustainable contract management.

Adobe Firefly: Enhancing Illustrator and Photoshop

Adobe has introduced new Firefly AI tools for Illustrator and Photoshop, setting it apart from most AI image generators. The Firefly’s text-to-image generator, powered by Adobe Firefly’s Image 3 Foundation model, allows users to create AI images by simply describing what they’d like. Since its launch in March 2023, Firefly has generated more than 9 billion images. Additionally, Adobe’s new Dimension tool in Illustrator calculates lengths and angles of an image, while the Mockup tool allows realistic placement of logos on any product. For Photoshop, the new Selection Brush tool and Adjustment Brush tool streamline repetitive tasks. More details can be found on Adobe releases new Firefly AI tools for Illustrator and Photoshop.

Box: Alphamoon Acquisition

Box has added a crucial piece to its AI platform with the acquisition of Alphamoon. This move is part of a broader trend of increasing use of AI to automate various workflows. The integration of Alphamoon’s technology into Box’s platform aims to enhance document management and workflow automation. This acquisition highlights the growing importance of AI in enterprise solutions. For more information, visit Box adds crucial piece to its AI platform with Alphamoon acquisition.

Mintlify: Next-Gen Platform for Writing Software Docs

Mintlify is building a next-gen platform for writing software documentation. The platform can auto-generate docs from codebases and includes AI-powered features to improve readability and embed docs into codebases. Despite some criticisms, Mintlify’s unique selling proposition lies in its ability to automatically generate and maintain documentation, making it a valuable tool for developers. More details can be found on Mintlify is building a next-gen platform for writing software docs.

Adobe Content Authenticity Web App

Adobe has launched a content authenticity web app to protect creators’ work from generative AI misuse. This free tool allows creators to signal whether they want their work to be used by AI models and includes features such as batch credential application and a Chrome extension for inspecting content. This initiative ensures creators’ rights are respected, especially regarding AI model training consent. More details can be found on Adobe launches content authenticity web app to protect creators’ work from generative AI misuse.