Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO could turn staff into millionaires—but the AI firm is asking candidates what they’d do if stock fell to zero

Anthropic, the AI firm aiming for a $2 trillion IPO, is asking potential employees about their feelings if the company's stock were to fall to zero, according to Axios. This question reflects the company's concerns about employee alignment with its mission of AI safety and long-term benefit for humanity. CEO Dario Amodei, with an estimated net worth of $13.6 billion, has voiced worries about the financial incentives that could impact employee dedication.

Despite competitive compensation packages, the company is facing a talent war with tech giants like Meta, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Anthropic offers base salaries ranging from $800,000 to $850,000, and more than 600 open roles, including positions in sales, AI research & engineering, and security. Amodei and his cofounders have pledged to donate 80% of their wealth to address potential inequality stemming from AI's wealth creation.