One of the biggest risks to XDEV budgets today is the gap between what clients expect AI to deliver and what studios can realistically achieve. As pipelines become more complex, transparency becomes critical. This session explores how to build AI-powered workflows that provide real-time visibility to clients, turning communication from an overhead cost into a technical asset. By combining custom tools, rapid prototyping, and structured feedback loops, studios can validate scope earlier, reduce uncertainty, and protect both timelines and budgets.