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SABER DENIES AI REPLACED WRITERS ON RIDESHARE GAME

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WED, AUG 12, 2026

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Saber Interactive and Unigine are disputing claims from former lead writer Stella Sacco, who alleges she was replaced by ChatGPT during development of the Rideshare Stimulator game.

CEO Matthew Karch stated that "Neither Saber nor Unigine have replaced any writers with AI" on the project announced last month. However, Sacco posted on Bluesky claiming she was the lead writer and that "Saber replaced me with ChatGPT midway through development." She also alleged that passenger voices in the game were AI-generated. Sacco's post suggested the studio may have shifted direction during production, though her message was cut off mid-sentence. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions in the gaming industry over AI implementation and its impact on creative roles. The Rideshare Stimulator is being developed by Unigine, with Saber Interactive involved in the project. Neither party has provided additional details about the specific circumstances of Sacco's departure or the extent of AI use in the game's development.

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