Anthropic Asks Job Candidates Whether They'd Stay If Its Stock Went to Zero

Anthropic asks culture-interview candidates whether they would remain if the company's stock value dropped to zero, Axios reported on August 24, 2026. Two former employees said the question was not previously part of the process; Blind posts indicate it appeared in 2025. The question tests mission versus financial motivation. Compensation at Anthropic is non-negotiable.