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Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare after writer controversy; CEO apologizes to former lead writer
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Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare after writer controversy; CEO apologizes to former lead writer

Saber Interactive added an AI disclaimer to the Steam page for Rideshare Simulator after controversy over replacing a writer with AI. The page now states that the main campaign is written by humans, while AI is used for voice generation, localisation, and AI-generated Free Ride missions and music. CEO Matt Karch had previously commented about replacing the writer with AI and faced backlash, later apologizing for remarks about Stella Sacco, who publicly accepted the apology. The episode underscores ongoing debates about AI’s role in game development.

Saber Adds AI Disclosure to Steam Listing After Writer Dispute
gaming1 month ago

Saber Adds AI Disclosure to Steam Listing After Writer Dispute

Following a public dispute over AI use with writer Stella Sacco, Saber Interactive updated the Steam page for Rideshare Stimulator to include a detailed AI disclaimer, clarifying that the main campaign is written by humans while AI tools are used only in an optional mode for voices and localisation; the company’s CEO defended AI usage and apologized to Sacco, who accepted the apology.

Saber CEO’s AI quip ignites public feud with ex-writer over Rideshare Stimulator
gaming1 month ago

Saber CEO’s AI quip ignites public feud with ex-writer over Rideshare Stimulator

A public spat erupted after Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch said he would have been happy to replace a writer with AI, prompting Stella Sacco, a fired writer on Rideshare Stimulator, to publicly allege AI usage and that she was replaced by ChatGPT; Saber denied replacing writers with AI but said AI is used for some experimental features, intensifying debate about AI in game development.

Saber Interactive Chief Denies Replacing Writer with AI, Cites Confidentiality Breach
gaming1 month ago

Saber Interactive Chief Denies Replacing Writer with AI, Cites Confidentiality Breach

Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch publicly denies the claim that lead writer Stella Sacco was replaced by AI on Rideshare Simulator, saying Sacco breached a confidentiality agreement and was replaced by a more talented hire who was later terminated for various reasons; he also indicates AI will be used for parts of the game and that the Steam page will be updated. Sacco counters the claims, maintaining she was replaced by AI. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions over AI use in game development.