The QuitGPT campaign is gaining traction as activists call on users to abandon ChatGPT in protest of OpenAI’s perceived closeness to former President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

According to reports, more than 700,000 supporters have aligned with the QuitGPT campaign, which urges people to stop using ChatGPT, cancel paid subscriptions, and amplify the boycott across social media platforms.

Why the QuitGPT Campaign Began

The QuitGPT campaign centers on concerns about OpenAI’s relationship with the Trump administration. Following Trump’s inauguration last year, prominent tech executives — including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — appeared at the White House to announce a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative.

Activists behind the QuitGPT campaign argue that OpenAI’s ties to the administration go beyond optics. They point to OpenAI president Greg Brockman’s reported $25 million donation to a pro-Trump political action committee in 2025. The group also highlights reports that ICE uses an AI tool powered by ChatGPT for recruitment efforts.

On its website, QuitGPT organizers criticize OpenAI’s leadership and accuse the company of aligning too closely with political power structures. The campaign also references concerns about ChatGPT’s impact on mental health, claiming the chatbot can foster dependency and sycophantic behavior.

Subscription Cancellations and Public Pushback

For some users, political alignment was the tipping point. Freelance software developer Alfred Stephen told MIT Technology Review that Brockman’s donation prompted him to cancel his $20-per-month ChatGPT subscription.

When presented with a customer feedback survey during cancellation, Stephen reportedly wrote, “Don’t support the fascist regime.”

The QuitGPT campaign encourages similar actions, framing subscription cancellations as both symbolic protest and financial pressure.

The Broader Implications for AI Platforms

The rise of the QuitGPT campaign underscores how artificial intelligence companies are no longer viewed solely as technology providers. Their political affiliations, public partnerships, and executive decisions are increasingly scrutinized.

With hundreds of millions of ChatGPT users worldwide, even a small percentage participating in the QuitGPT campaign could represent a notable shift in public sentiment — though OpenAI has not commented on any measurable impact to its user base.

The situation also highlights a larger tension facing AI companies: balancing government collaboration, large-scale infrastructure projects, and public trust in an increasingly polarized political climate.

As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in daily life, movements like the QuitGPT campaign show that users are paying attention not just to product features — but to the politics behind the platforms.