Anthropic’s Claude has risen to the top of the free AI chatbot rankings in the United States App Store, displacing OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The surge follows a wave of public criticism over OpenAI’s collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defence, prompting a social media movement urging users to cancel ChatGPT. Anthropic’s emphasis on strict usage policies and ethical safeguards resonated with users seeking reassurance about how AI is deployed, highlighting the growing importance of trust and transparency in the consumer AI market. Read more →