Following OpenAI's partnership with the US Department of Defense, uninstalls of the ChatGPT app spiked by 295% in the US, as users expressed discontent. Meanwhile, downloads of Anthropic's Claude surged by 37% on February 27 and an additional 51% the following day, pushing Claude to the top of the US App Store. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, emphasized the ethical decision to reject military contracts, highlighting a shift in consumer preference amidst growing public concern.