Sam Altman's yes to deal that Anthropic rejected haunts OpenAI as exodus continues

2026-03-24 - 17:20

OpenAI faces a significant user exodus from ChatGPT following a deal with the Pentagon, which Anthropic had rejected. Rival AI Claude has seen a massive surge in usage, with millions of subscribers reportedly leaving ChatGPT. This "QuitGPT" movement is fueled by concerns over OpenAI's political contributions and its work with government agencies.