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ChatGPT uninstalls surged by 295% after DoD deal

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ChatGPT uninstallations surged 295% following OpenAI's Department of Defense deal announcement. The partnership prompted consumer backlash, with many users abandoning the app over military collaboration concerns. Meanwhile, Claude downloads increased, suggesting users migrated to alternative AI assistants. The controversy highlights growing tensions between AI development and defense applications.