Anthropic's Job Interview: AI Safety vs. Stock Price

Anthropic is reportedly asking job candidates a specific question during cultural interviews: what would they do if prioritizing AI safety caused the company's stock to fall to zero? This comes after the CEO expressed concern about some new employees joining for financial gain rather than the company's mission. The firm's hiring process includes a cultural interview for every selected employee. Interview questions are suggested, not strictly scripted, leading to variations in how candidates recall the stock question. Some remember a direct question about the stock going to zero, while others recall broader discussions about safety decisions impacting revenue. Candidates are also asked about moral dilemmas they've faced. One anonymous applicant stated they would not be happy if the stock went to zero, wanting to balance doing good and building a sustainable company. This indicates the company is testing candidates' values and their approach to difficult moral choices.