Claude overtakes ChatGPT on App Store after OpenAI's defence deal

Anthropic's chatbot Claude has surged to the top spot on Apple's US App Store, overtaking rivals including ChatGPT amid controversy over OpenAI's recent defence agreement. The rise reflects a wave of user backlash against OpenAI's Pentagon deal, with some community members urging cancellations of ChatGPT subscriptions, and growing interest in alternatives prioritising ethical deployment.