Saber AI Use: Rideshare "Stimulator" & ChatGPT Denial

Saber admits its game, Rideshare "Stimulator," uses generative AI writing. However, they deny replacing the game's lead writer, Stella Sacco, with ChatGPT. Sacco stated on Bluesky that Saber replaced her with ChatGPT midway through development and that all passenger voices were also AI. Saber refutes this, saying their staff writers wrote the game's story. They add that their writing staff has tripled since 2023. Saber clarifies that the generative AI is for an "experimental, free-ride mode" where infinite passengers have a limitless number of things to say. They believe this use of AI makes the game less predictable and more fun. What's interesting is that Saber has not disclosed this AI use on the game's Steam listing, which contravenes Valve's AI policy. This situation highlights ongoing questions about AI's role in game development and transparency with players.