Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator writers with AI

Saber Interactive’s CEO Matthew Karch has publicly denied allegations that the studio replaced writers for its upcoming game *Rideshare Stimulator* with AI tools like ChatGPT. Karch stated in a blog post that the game’s story was ‘written entirely by real people,’ with AI limited to an experimental free-ride mode where passenger interactions are infinite. However, former lead writer Stella Sacco countered on Bluesky, claiming she was terminated mid-development and that AI-generated dialogues for passengers are present in the game’s teaser trailer. The Steam listing for *Rideshare Stimulator* does not currently disclose any use of generative AI, despite Saber’s acknowledgment of AI tools for NPC behavior.

Karch’s statement emphasized Saber’s commitment to human writers, asserting that the company has hired over 1,000 new employees since 2023 and has no plans to replace staff with AI. He framed AI as a tool to ‘enhance gameplay experiences’ rather than a replacement for creative labor. Sacco, however, argued that Saber’s dual messaging—claiming writers were retained while admitting to AI use—undermines its labor claims. The dispute highlights growing tensions in the gaming industry over AI’s role in content creation and the transparency of its use in shipped products.