In this enlightening episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Alex Babin, CEO of ZERO Systems, a company at the forefront of AI innovation, working with Fortune 500 companies and recently recognized as a "Cool Vendor" by Gartner.

Starting with debunking some of the most common misconceptions about AI, Alex explains that it's not an 'out-of-the-box' solution, nor a tool that flawlessly executes tasks with just any data. The path to AI effectiveness begins with understanding one's data and the company's ROI, taking a step-by-step approach.

This episode dives deep into the evolution of AI, shedding light on the new layer of metric data - user-generated data or feedback loop - which is revolutionizing the way AI tools interact and learn. Listen to Alex as he illustrates how AI can be a bridging mechanism to connect ontologies, and how this can be leveraged by Fortune 1000 companies for more efficient data utilization.

A core theme of our discussion is the lack of enterprise-scale AI solutions and the current trend of piecing together fragmented applications. As we navigate these challenges, Alex introduces us to the concept of skilled AI models (SAMs), a potential roadmap to achieving comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.

As AI is rapidly advancing, an 'arms race' of sorts has been initiated. Alex underscores the urgent need for AI governance and ethical considerations to ensure this powerful tool doesn't spiral out of control.

Join us in this riveting conversation as we explore the landscape of AI, its potential, its challenges, and the future it's carving out for enterprises across the globe.