OpenAI loses 1.5mn subscribers in less than 48 hours after Altman backs deal that Anthropic rejected

2026-03-04 - 05:32

OpenAI faces a significant user exodus, with over 1.5 million reportedly leaving ChatGPT after agreeing to let the Pentagon use its AI on classified networks. This backlash, fueled by previous contracts and donations, has seen rival Anthropic's Claude chatbot surge in popularity. Users are now seeking ways to export their ChatGPT data and migrate to Claude.