The deal between OpenAI and the US Defense Department is now costing the company dearly. This is being said because in less than 48 hours after the deal, 1.5 million (about 15 lakh) subscribers have left OpenAI’s AI ChatGPT platform. Users are opposing this deal. ChatGPT’s ranking on the App Store has also fallen.
1.5 million subscribers reduced
According to a website that tracks boycott cases, more than 1.5 million users left ChatGPT within 48 hours of the deal between OpenAI and the US Department of Defense. This news came when AI firm Anthropic refused to allow the US government to use its model without any restrictions. This move of Anthropic got support from many users, who are now switching to Anthropic’s Claude chatbot after leaving ChatGPT.
The company is being criticized
OpenAI has recently signed an agreement with the Pentagon. Under this, it will use its AI technology in secure systems. This decision is being criticized a lot online. Some users have even accused the company of supporting military operations. Due to this deal, Anthropic’s Cloud achieved the top rank in the App Store rankings, leaving behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Looking at this, it can be said that this deal with the Pentagon seems to be very expensive for OpenAI.
About the authorMona DixitMona Dixit is the Principal Digital Content Producer at Times Online. He has been in the field of journalism for the last 8 years. He has worked for a long time at Newsbytes and Zee Media’s leading technology website Techlusive. As a tech journalist, Mona has good experience in writing gadgets news, tech tips and tricks, AI news, gadget reviews. It also keeps an eye on the changes happening in the telecom sector and the world of apps. New research being done in the field of tech explains news on government policy to the readers in easy language. After Bachelor of Science, Mona has obtained Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) degree from IMS College, Noida.… read more