Saber Interactive Finally Comes Clean: AI Used in Rideshare Simulator
After an unexpected scandal, Saber Interactive has opened up about their use of artificial intelligence in Rideshare Simulator. The whole thing kicked off when the studio announced the game, and then Stella Sacco — the former lead writer — came forward accusing the company of replacing her with ChatGPT. Executive Director Matthew Karch initially denied the allegation outright, but now the company has done a complete 180, revealing previously undisclosed details about AI's actual role in the project.
What's Actually Going On With the Game?
Rideshare Simulator is a pretty straightforward simulation — you're a driver picking up passengers, chatting with them during rides, and dropping them off at their destinations. Honestly, it's a basic formula. Turns out, though, a chunk of the dialogue and passenger scenarios — which is basically the heart of the game — was produced with help from artificial intelligence.
My Take: This Is Exactly the Problem
Look, I didn't like how they handled this from day one. Saber Interactive denied it, then came clean when they didn't have a choice anymore. That's not how you handle something like this. Gamers and writers deserve transparency from the start, not after a crisis hits.
But let me be fair here: using AI as a helper tool in the writing process isn't inherently dangerous. What crosses the line is replacing an actual human writer without telling people — or worse, denying it even happened. Writers depend on these jobs, and industry workers deserve respect.
Should You Buy the Game?
If you're after a simple, breezy simulation to kill some time without any serious commitment, the game's worth checking out. But if you're looking for thoughtfully crafted, professional storytelling, I'd hold off for now until we see how this develops. Other studios need to learn the lesson here: being upfront from day one beats denial followed by a confession any day of the week.
