Academic Controversy: ChatGPT Used for Paper Writing


The article discusses the trend of AI chat windows replacing traditional search engines. If a brand is not mentioned in AI responses, it will lose traffic. To address this, Generation Engine Optimization (GEO) has emerged, aiming to make AI prioritize specific brands. There are currently GEO monitoring tools in the market, but the specific players are not detailed.
After OpenAI partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense, ChatGPT's uninstallations in the U.S. surged by 295%, far exceeding the average rate over the past 30 days. Meanwhile, downloads of competitor Anthropic's Claude app saw a significant increase.....
On Feb 28, 2026, ChatGPT faced massive user backlash in the U.S. due to OpenAI's collaboration with the Department of Defense, leading to a 295% surge in uninstalls, a 775% spike in 1-star reviews, and a 50% drop in 5-star ratings on the App Store, highlighting strong opposition to AI militarization.....
The AI application Claude by Anthropic has surpassed ChatGPT to top the US App Store free charts. Its ranking has been steadily rising since early February, and it has recently experienced explosive growth, jumping from sixth place to the top in just four days. Official data shows that its daily active registered users have continuously set new historical highs, and the number of free users has significantly expanded since January.
OpenAI has hidden a 'naughty conversation' mode in the Android version of ChatGPT, allowing users to use adult-themed language when they actively request it, showing its effort to find a balance between emotional needs and content filtering.