OpenAI chief Sam Altman said the company’s agreement with the U.S. Department of War was "rushed" and "opportunistic and sloppy," after data showed a sharp rise in ChatGPT app removals. In an internal memo posted on X, Altman added language barring the use of ChatGPT‑powered systems for domestic surveillance and urged the government to reverse a directive that blocks Anthropic’s Claude from official use. The controversy has spurred a wave of uninstallations, with reports of a 295% increase, while Claude installations have risen sharply as users shift platforms. Read more →