Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPT

A public disagreement has emerged between game developer Saber Interactive and a former employee regarding the production of the recently announced title, Rideshare Stimulator. The controversy began when Stella Sacco, who served as the lead writer for the project, alleged on social media that she had been replaced by artificial intelligence tools. Sacco claimed that her contributions were sidelined in favor of ChatGPT-generated content, sparking a wider conversation about the role of generative AI in the gaming industry.

In response to the allegations, Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch has issued a formal denial. Karch stated that neither Saber nor its development partner, Unigine, have replaced any writers with AI technology for the development of the game. The company maintains that human writers remain central to their creative process and that the claims made by Sacco do not accurately reflect their staffing or development practices.

As the dispute continues to play out on public platforms, the situation highlights the growing tension within the creative sector over the integration of AI tools. While Saber Interactive stands by its denial, Sacco has maintained her position, citing her experience during the project's development. The incident underscores the lack of industry-wide consensus on how AI-assisted writing should be disclosed or managed in professional game development environments.