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OpenAI's Pentagon Deal Sparks ChatGPT Deletions, Boosts Claude Downloads

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Moneycontrol•03-03-2026, 08:08

OpenAI's Pentagon Deal Sparks ChatGPT Deletions, Boosts Claude Downloads

•OpenAI's partnership with the Department of Defense led to a significant backlash from US users.
•ChatGPT mobile app uninstalls surged 295% day-over-day on February 28, according to Sensor Tower.
•ChatGPT downloads dropped, while one-star ratings increased by 775% and five-star ratings fell by 50%.
•Competitor Claude saw a 37% rise in downloads on Friday and 51% on Saturday, benefiting from the controversy.
•Claude reached the No. 1 spot on the U.S. App Store, with its growth partly attributed to its stance against defense partnerships.

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