According to a lead writer, Saber Interactive replaced them with ChatGPT midway through development. "All the passenger voices were AI too. Either they changed direction at some point or they’re not disclosing it on Steam"
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r/pcgaming First to cover thisAccording to a lead writer, Saber Interactive replaced them with ChatGPT midway through development. "All the passenger voices were AI too. Either they changed direction at some point or they’re not disclosing it on Steam"
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