Artificial Intelligence tools are now a regular part of daily digital work.
People use AI chatbots for writing, learning, research, image generation, productivity tasks, and even coding help.
Among these tools, ChatGPT remains one of the most widely used platforms. Students, developers, and professionals rely on it for quick answers and assistance.
However, recent reports suggest that some ChatGPT Plus users have been trying to cancel their subscriptions — and many of them are now being offered a free month to stay.
OpenAI Offering Free Month to Some Users
According to multiple online posts, several users say they received a free one-month offer while attempting to cancel their ChatGPT Plus subscription.
Users shared screenshots and experiences on platforms like Reddit, X, and LinkedIn.
They claim that when they reached the cancellation page, the system offered them one extra month of ChatGPT Plus for free.
The message reportedly allowed users to continue using the paid features without being charged for the next billing cycle.
However, it is still unclear whether this offer is being shown to all users or only to a limited group attempting to cancel their subscriptions.
ChatGPT App Sees Rise in Uninstallations
At the same time, reports suggest that the ChatGPT mobile app has seen a sudden increase in uninstallations in the United States.
Data from Sensor Tower shows that app uninstallations increased by around 295 percent in a single day on February 28.
This spike reportedly happened after discussions began circulating online about OpenAI collaborating with the United States Department of Defense.
The news sparked debates among users about how artificial intelligence might be used in government and defense projects.
As a result, some users reportedly chose to stop using the platform.
Rival AI Platforms Start Gaining Attention
While some users were leaving ChatGPT, rival companies started seeing increased interest.
One of them is Anthropic, which develops the AI assistant Claude.
Reports suggest that downloads of Claude increased after the company stated it would not move forward with a defense-related partnership.
The company reportedly raised concerns about the terms related to how artificial intelligence might be used.
AI Chatbot Competition Is Heating Up
The AI chatbot market has become extremely competitive in recent months.
Companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and other tech firms are constantly launching new features and improvements to attract and retain users.
If the reports about the free month offer are accurate, it could be a strategy by OpenAI to keep existing subscribers from leaving and encourage them to continue using ChatGPT Plus.
As the competition in the AI industry continues to grow, platforms may increasingly experiment with new pricing models, incentives, and features to keep users engaged.
