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Claude Surges to Number Two on Apple's App Store Amid Political Controversy
Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude has rocketed to the second position on Apple's free apps chart in the United States. The surge follows public denunciation of Anthropic by President Trump, who called the company's leadership 'leftwing nut jobs,' in what appears to be a textbook case of the Streisand effect.
Key Takeaways
- Claude reached #2 on Apple's US free apps chart on February 28
- Surge followed Trump calling Anthropic leadership 'leftwing nut jobs'
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