US users delete ChatGPT in droves, Claude rises to No. 1: What’s going on?

Last Updated : Mar 05 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

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OpenAI’s new partnership with the US Department of Defence has triggered a sharp consumer backlash. ChatGPT saw a 295% spike in uninstalls in the US, while rival Claude climbed to the top of the App Store charts. Here’s what happened.