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Military AI partnership triggers record ChatGPT uninstalls

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A massive shift in the AI market triggered by OpenAI’s controversial decision to partner with the U.S. Department of Defense. This move led to a 295% surge in ChatGPT uninstalls, as users grew concerned over ethics, surveillance, and the platform's pivot away from its original nonprofit roots. Conversely, Anthropic’s Claude has become the primary beneficiary of this exodus by positioning itself as a principled alternative that refuses military contracts. To capitalize on this momentum, Anthropic introduced tools allowing users to import their chat histories, helping the app reach the top of the App Store. While the government has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk for its stance, the public appears to be prioritizing data ethics and trust over OpenAI's scale. This conflict highlights a growing schism in the tech industry between companies pursuing national security profits and those maintaining strict ethical boundaries.Earn money while chatting with strangers. https://dashboard.babel.audio/sign-up?referrer=vVDO6yebQQK4LiZ8SQV2Nw.7Q3oJEnZ&referrerName=William

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