Mark Ruffalo backs QuitGPT movement urging boycott of ChatGPT

Mark Ruffalo has publicly thrown his support behind the QuitGPT boycott urging users to cancel ChatGPT subscriptions

Mark Ruffalo, the actor known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and outspoken activism, has publicly aligned himself with the growing QuitGPT campaign urging people to boycott ChatGPT and cancel their subscriptions. The movement has gained wide attention across social media and tech discussion forums this month as a broader effort to challenge how AI tools are positioned and funded.

In posts on his social media accounts, Ruffalo shared materials from the campaign that criticise ChatGPT’s leadership and decision making. The campaign’s message centres on concerns about political donations made by executives tied to OpenAI and the ethical implications of how advanced artificial intelligence technologies are developed and deployed.

Ruffalo’s statements encourage followers to consider alternatives to ChatGPT, highlighting other AI chat tools that some people view as more aligned with privacy or ethical priorities. He framed the boycott around the idea that users should not feel locked into one platform and that pausing subscriptions could send a broader message about consumer choice and accountability.

The QuitGPT movement itself has origins in grassroots tech dialogues, with a dedicated website and trending hashtags promoting cancellation of ChatGPT subscriptions. Organisers behind the campaign have also pointed to alleged political donations by company leadership as part of their rationale, urging users to reassess their support, experiment with other AI services such as Claude or Gemini, and reconsider how they engage with powerful tech platforms.

Public response has been mixed. Some fans of Ruffalo have praised his willingness to take a stand and highlight broader questions about AI ethics and corporate influence in technology. Others have questioned the messaging or expressed scepticism about linking entertainment brands to political and technological critiques.

Mark Ruffalo’s participation has nonetheless elevated the QuitGPT campaign into mainstream conversation, bringing attention not just from tech critics but from entertainment and advocacy circles as well.