In this episode of The Lights On Data Show, George Firican speaks with Vinay Samuel, CEO and Founder of Zetaris, about how organizations can build AI systems that are cost-efficient, sovereign, and trusted.They explore what it really means to own your AI: from keeping intellectual property and data within your control, to reducing cloud and lakehouse costs by up to 40% using Zetaris’ Query Director.You’ll also learn how the Zetaris Distributed Intelligence Platform enables:- Federated, real-time access to data across clouds and on-prem systems- Query-time governance and cost optimization- A unified semantic layer that protects data and supports AI development- Open-source flexibility and data sovereignty in practiceWhether you’re a data leader, architect, or governance professional, this conversation sheds light on the next evolution of data platforms. Plus where AI, cost control, and sovereignty converge.