Claude, Anthropic's AI chatbot, has risen to the number one spot on the US Apple App Store chart following Anthropic's decision to decline a contract with the US Department of War over safety concerns. The move contrasts with OpenAI’s acceptance of a similar deal for ChatGPT, prompting many users to abandon ChatGPT and switch to Claude. President Donald Trump has called Anthropic a radical‑left AI company and urged agencies to stop using Claude, though the tool remains in use across several government bodies, including the White House and US Central Command. Read more →

President Trump directed every federal agency to stop using Anthropic's artificial intelligence technology. The order includes a six‑month phase‑out period for agencies such as the Department of Defense. Failure to comply could trigger civil and criminal consequences, according to the president's statement, which frames the move as essential for protecting national security and American lives. Read more →