Conversational AI for Enterprises: Production Readiness through Validation and Guardrails Even with powerful AI models like OpenAI’s GPT and Google’s Gemini, deploying conversational AI in real enterprises is not simply a “lift-and-shift” process. The success of these systems depends heavily on the industry, the data environment, regulatory requirements, and how the organization operates. In this talk, we will explore why conversational AI cannot be deployed blindly , especially in sensitive areas like healthcare and why human oversight, evaluation, and guardrails are essential for production readiness. We will discuss practical implementation approaches, compare how conversational AI is used across different industries, and highlight the key challenges and risks that teams must address before scaling Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534880