A growing movement called "QuitGPT" is urging users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions, fueled by concerns over OpenAI's political connections and user dissatisfaction with the chatbot's performance. The campaign, which gained traction in recent weeks, has prompted users to share their cancellations and voice public criticism, according to multiple news sources.
The movement's momentum stems from several factors. One key point of contention is a substantial contribution by OpenAI president Greg Brockman to President Donald Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc., as reported by MIT Technology Review. Additionally, the use of ChatGPT-4 by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for résumé screening has also drawn criticism, particularly given the agency's recent controversies, including a fatal shooting in Minneapolis in January.
User frustration with ChatGPT's capabilities also contributes to the movement. Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer in Singapore, subscribed to ChatGPT Plus for $20 a month to speed up his work but grew dissatisfied with the chatbot's coding abilities and meandering replies, according to MIT Technology Review. He then encountered the "QuitGPT" campaign on Reddit.
The "QuitGPT" movement is unfolding against a backdrop of other developments at OpenAI. According to TechCrunch, OpenAI's former VP of product policy, Ryan Beiermeister, was fired in January following a sex discrimination allegation, which she denies, and after expressing concerns about a planned "adult mode" feature for ChatGPT. OpenAI stated Beiermeister's departure was unrelated to her concerns.
The annual Governors' meeting was also marked by political discord, as reported by Time. The meeting included a Democratic boycott and conflicting reports about renaming public infrastructure after President Trump.
The "QuitGPT" campaign highlights a growing trend of users scrutinizing the political affiliations of tech companies and the impact of AI tools. The movement's future and its potential impact on OpenAI's subscriber base remain to be seen.
Discussion
AI Experts & Community
Be the first to comment