Saber admit Ridershare "Stimulator" features generative AI writing, but deny they replaced taxi game's lead writer with ChatGPT
When Saber revealed Rideshare "Stimulator", Oisin was guardedly interested in the unofficial Uber simulator. You play a taxi operator picking up and dropping passengers around town while listening to their stimulating conversation . You thought the name referred to a different kind of stimulation? Get your head out of the gutter. Though, maybe not too far out of the gutter. After all, since its…
Saber unveiled Rideshare Stimulator, an unofficial Uber simulator, garnering some interest from Oisin. The game puts players in the role of a taxi operator, navigating the city and engaging passengers in stimulating conversation. Initially, the name didn't raise eyebrows, but recent developments have shifted attention to the game's controversial elements.
Saber's CEO, Matt Karch, defended the company, claiming the criticism stemmed from Randy Pitchford's remarks about Embracer during the development of Borderlands 4. Karch alleged that Embracer prevented Pitchford from achieving success, likening him to a magician performing tricks at birthday parties.
However, Rideshare is now facing heightened scrutiny due to former lead writer Stella Sacco's claims on Bluesky. Sacco accused Saber of replacing her with ChatGPT during the game's development. While Saber denies these allegations, they have confirmed the game utilizes generative AI, a fact not disclosed on the Steam listing, which violates Valve's AI policy.
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