⚠️ Important warning before you delete or cancel ChatGPT⚠️

If you're thinking of leaving ChatGPT because of the recent OpenAI-Pentagon deal controversy, here's a simple cautionary steps you can take before you leave:

Many people are upset and want to switch to other AIs like Claude right now.

But don't rush and lose everything!

Your chats, important notes, saved memories, and custom instructions will be gone forever if you just uninstall or cancel without saving first.

Quick steps to protect your data:

1. Go to Settings → Data controls → Export data → Request export (they email you a download link with all your chats).

2. Ask ChatGPT: "Please output all my saved Memories in a clear, copy-paste friendly list." Copy that too.

3. Save screenshots or copy-paste important conversations manually if needed.

Once you have your data safe, then feel free to cancel, uninstall, or switch.

Better safe than sorry, don't let anger make you lose months or years of useful chats!