Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPT
Saber Interactive's CEO Matthew Karch stated that the story for the game Rideshare Stimulator was written entirely by human writers, except for an experimental mode that uses AI. Former lead writer Stella Sacco alleges she was replaced by ChatGPT and that AI-generated passenger dialogue is used in the game. The dispute highlights ongoing debates about AI's role in game development and its impact on labor.
- ▪Saber's CEO denied any replacement of writers with AI, asserting that only an experimental free‑ride mode incorporates AI due to infinite passenger numbers.
- ▪Stella Sacco, the former lead writer, claimed she was removed from the project and that the game's passenger voices are AI‑generated.
- ▪The game's Steam listing does not disclose the use of generative AI for writing or audio content.
- ▪Karch emphasized that Saber employs over 3,000 staff and that AI tools are used to enhance gameplay, not replace workers.
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