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Anthropic probes candidate loyalty with stock-drop hypotheticals

Anthropic is reportedly asking job candidates hypothetical questions about the company's stock value dropping to zero. This line of questioning aims to gauge a candidate's commitment to the company's mission over financial gain. The implication is that such a question could reveal a candidate's true motivations and potential hypocrisy. AI

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Anthropic probes candidate loyalty with stock-drop hypotheticals

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/nian2326076 ·

    Anthropic asking candidates what if stock drops to 0

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>During the interview: “Yeah of course I wouldn’t care, because I work for the mission, not the money.” </p> <p>In reality: Run! </p> <p>I can’t imagine how many hypocritical people are there.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a h…